Joseph Michael Luttrell

Joseph Michael Luttrell, 58 of St. Joseph died Monday February 2, 2009 at Lakeland Medical Center. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church, 3265 Cleveland Ave. in St. Joseph with Rev. Brian Rumer officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the New Life Baptist. Arrangements are being handled by Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to the Luttrell Family. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book on line may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Joseph was born June 20, 1950 in Benton Harbor to Bennie and Bertha Luttrell. He worked in the area for many years in construction with D.A. D’Agostino’s. Joseph is survived by his daughter, Renae Luttrell of Rutledge, TN; his son, Tim Luttrell of St. Joseph, MI; his father, Bennie Luttrell and his mother, Bertha (Burns) Luttrell of Berrien Springs, MI. He is also survived by his four brothers, Bennie Luttrell of Statesville, N.C.; Gary Luttrell of Inverness, FL; Jerry Luttrell of Inverness, FL and James (Dot) Luttrell of Buchanan, MI. Joseph is also survived by five grandchildren, Bryan, Brandon, Bradley, Ethan and Cierra. He was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Tinkham.