Family owned and operated for over 85 years.
Ernest “Ernie” Frederick Tuffs Jr., age 72, of Kentwood, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Lynn and Dean Van Spronsen; grandchildren, Trisha Lynn, Brecka Nicole, and Andrew John; brother Jim (Bev) Tuffs; sisters, Winnie (Bernie) Young, Shirley Jo (John) Atkins; many nieces and nephews. Ernie proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Little Rock. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 11:00 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors.
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July 22, 2016 4:38pm
Ernie and I worked together for close to 20 years. I don't know anyone who didn't have the utmost of respect for ET. He was funny but serious. We had a lot of laughs together over the past 30 yrs. We are really going to miss you ET. Love ya Bro. You and Marsha are finally back together
- Leslie & Jim Jarrett
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