Bobby Joe "Bob" Luttrull

Bobby Joe “Bob” Luttrull, 76, of Muskogee, Oklahoma entered his eternal Heavenly home on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born November 17, 1941 in Ramona, Oklahoma to Loyd Jacob Luttrull and Bessie (Barker) Luttrull. Bob graduated from high school in Bartlesville in 1959 and furthered his education at Oklahoma State University graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. He worked for the Marriott Corporation as a Food Service Manager. Bob married his best friend and love of his life, Betty Ann Ramage on June 1, 1963 at the University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They shared more than 55 years of life and marriage together. Bob was honored to serve his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was a reconnaissance pilot. He received the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters. He later received an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Captain. Bob and Betty later moved to Muskogee where they became the owners of Pioneer Abstract and Title Company. Bob’s goal was to give excellent customer service, whether his customer had the money to pay for it or not. He regularly received payment in the form of vegetables and produce. He was always happy to advise his customers of all their options in real estate and provide the best solutions possible. He also was instrumental in getting abstract companies to convert to computerized records. Bob was active in the Muskogee community, serving as Past President for the Rotary of Muskogee, a former member of the Muskogee City Council, the Davis Field Airport Board, and numerous City of Muskogee committees and commissions. He was also active statewide serving on the Oklahoma Land Title Association board. He was elected its President in 1989. Bob was a recipient of the Oklahoma Land Title Association “Meritorious Service Member” and the Distinguished Service Award in 2010. Additionally, he served on numerous committees of the American Land Title Association. He was a lifetime member of the OSU Alumni Association. Bob was a longtime, active, and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Muskogee where he served on many committees and boards over the years. He served as Deacon Emeritus, taught Sunday School, served as “soundman”, and went on mission trips to Aldama, Mexico, and Baton Rouge, LA. Bob always enjoyed shaking as many hands as possible before the church service started. Family was very important to Bob. He loved his boys, always eager to coach their teams and teach them new skills. He was so excited to be a Grandpa! His hobbies included playing golf, traveling, and taking pictures of his grandchildren and sharing them with everyone. Bob was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Bessie Luttrull. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; sons, Mark Luttrull and wife Julie, Rob Luttrull and wife Lynda; grandchildren, Nick Luttrull, Levi Luttrull, and Wren Luttrull; brother, Ron Luttrull and wife JoAnn; sister, Patty Crutchfield and husband Steve; along with other family members and many friends. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Bob’s life will be celebrated at 11:30AM, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Derouen officiating. A private family interment is planned with David Jones, Rex Wilkinson, Jim Gibson, Gail Heibert, “Doc” Ware, and Steve Scherer serving as pallbearers. The family requests memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 111 S 7th St, Muskogee, OK, 74401.

Bobby Joe "Bob" Luttrull

November 17, 1941 - June 23, 2018