Danny Roy Tuten

Danny Roy Tuten, age 68 of Blackshear passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 1, 1957, in Blackshear, he was the beloved son of the late Johnny Leroy Tuten and Opal Moore Tuten. Danny graduated from Blackshear High School in 1975 and enjoyed playing quarterback for Blackshear High Tigers football team.

After high school, he continued his education and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma with a major in Sound Technology.  Upon graduation from college, Danny was fortunate to be able to travel for several years, to many different countries with The Living Sound Group.  He loved music and continued his career as a sound technician after moving to California.

Danny had a great sense of humor, loved helping others and was a wonderful, loving father, brother, son and friend. Above all, he loved God and has been a member of Destination Church in Blackshear for many years and assisted with producing videos for the church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters Barbara Ann Tuten and Glenda Elaine Tuten.

Survivors include his son Adam Tuten (Ali), San Clemente, CA; one grandson, Wesley Arthur Tuten, San Clemente, CA; 2 sisters Norma Jean Napier, Jacksonville, FL and Charlotte Gail Hargreaves (Jack), Crystal River, FL; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Destination Church, 2081 Ware Street, Blackshear, GA. Burial will follow at Ben James Church Cemetery, Blackshear, GA.

Flowers may be sent to Hart Funeral Home, 210 Johnson Street, Blackshear, GA or in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ben James Cemetery Trust, 507 W. Blackshear Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501 (912) 281-9571.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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