Eugene Austin Tuten, "Gene," a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a true family man and resident of St. Petersburg, Florida died on June 3, 2021, at the age of 84.

Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra Ellington Tuten; his children, Rachel Ratcliff (late husband Ron), James Tuten (Cydney), Jeana Amaral (Keith); his grandchildren, Brian Albritton (Andrea), Christopher Albritton (Melissa), Jeremy Gulick, Jessica Gulick-Loberg, Meghan Amaral, Morgan Amaral, Jaxon Tuten, and Karis Tuten. Gene has 16 great-grandchildren.  Gene also leaves behind his sisters; Pattye Brennan, Carolyn Cummins; his brothers; Cuthbert Kennedy "Buddy", and Michael Kennedy.

Gene was born in Nakomis, Florida on June 2, 1937, to Gladys Mae Williams and Coleman Howard Tuten. He worked for Florida Power for 35 years. Gene was a skilled electrician and carpenter. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955-1962. He continued serving in the Naval Reserves until 1963.

Gene had a passion for vintage cars and military aircraft, and he loved the family pets. Over the years he volunteered his time at St. Petersburg Christian School, Preschool and Suncoast Cathedral. He was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others.

He loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be deeply missed by his family as he was a tremendous support and influence for them.

Services at L. W. Mohn Funeral Home, 9:15 AM, July 16, 2021, followed by burial at Bay Pines Memorial National Cemetery.