Johnny Dalton Tullos passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Mississippi Veteran's Home in Oxford, MS. He was born on March 9, 1937, in Choctaw County and was 84 years old.
Johnny was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County and felt there was not a better place to live. He was a member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and had deep roots in Salem United Methodist Church where his walk with Jesus began.
Upon graduation from Weir High School, Johnny served in the U.S. Army. After his service in the Army, he spent the remainder of his working life in construction, building, and managing housing projects over the south.
Johnny cared deeply for his family. He is survived by his wife, Linda; 2 daughters, Tina Goodin of Louisville, MS, Tracy(Chad) Anderson of Fairhope, AL; stepson George(Amy) Poteet of Holly Springs, MS; stepdaughter Kim(Brent) Harbert of Collierville, TN; 10 grandchildren: Ashton(Alex) May, Dalton Anderson, Lynley Grace Anderson, Lauren Poteet, Sarah(Taylor) Dempsey, Grant Poteet, Abbey Harbert, Allie Harbert, Anna Harbert, and Jameson Poteet; sister, Mamie Trussell of Winona, MS, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Minnie and Willie Boyd Tullos, 1 brother, Billy Tullos, and 1 sister, Norma Long.
Services will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till service time.