Mikel Nutt

Mikel S. Nutt died at his home on March 13, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to his parents, Homer and Clara (Jackson) Nutt on November 19, 1950, in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He graduated from Waite High School in 1968 and proudly enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He began his career at Jeep in 1972 and worked there in the body shop for 30 years until he retired in 2002.

Mike loved spending time with family and friends, listening to country music, gardening, fishing, and trips to the casino. He belonged to the VFW 4906 and the American Legion.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Tonda; sons, Michael (Amy) and Adam (Kelly); grandchildren Larissa and Cohen; sister, Sharon; and many nieces and nephews. Mikel was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Clara; siblings, James, Sue, Jackie; sister-in-law, Jeanette; and brother-in-law, Dan.

The family will welcome visitors on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 3 pm – 7 pm at the Walker Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel (3500 Navarre Ave.). A funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, March 18, 2023, beginning at 11 am with interment to follow at Restlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift to Alzheimer’s Association to help with dementia research.