Birth date: Dec 7, 1953 Death date: Jul 29, 2020
Michael Jackson Nutter, son of Jackson C. and Jewel Moore Nutter, was born December 7, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-si Read Obituary
My heart goes out to Kathy and the family. Even though it has been a year, Mike is someone who leave a lasting impression. I loved our calls and visits. He always made me feel welcome. We spent some time in Korea together- that is where I first met him, and we had kept in touch ever since. He was a true, modern-day Renaissance man, who could do about anything he set his mind to. He is missed. Darwin (Lee) Whitman
I knew Mike when I was in Korea from 1994-1998 and he was my Karate instructor for 3 years. There is not a single person on earth who was as kind, talented, intelligent, trustworthy, and generous as my sensei and life teacher, Mike Nutter aka "Ryebone". He was a teacher, a musician (guitar, fiddle, and banjo), he had a sweet melodic voice when he sang and you could listen to him all day. He was a carpenter, an artist, a graphic designer, a comedian, an author, a computer whiz, an electrician, a badass hillbilly, but his greatest talent was that he was a true friend who would do anything for anybody. One of the truest friends I have ever had - a cosmopolitan hillbilly and a wonderful gentleman. Somewhere in heaven angels are singing with Mike and Mike is dressed as his alter-ego, Ryebone playing the fiddle and goofing off with his wings flapping sideways.
I had not seen Mikey for 22 years, but I will never, EVER forget him. Rest in peace Sensei, I will see you in celestial dojo above and take my black belt test.
Rick Phillips
Rest well my master. You will be missed, but your legacy will be passed on.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I pray for peace and comfort for you al in the days ahead.
Reconnected with Mike after moving back to the farm! Enjoyed our conversations when he would come into MFA! He will be missed! We will keep you in our prayers!
Keith Newell and family
To all the family --I am so deeply sorry God speed and prayers for all
So sorry to hear of your loss. Unexpected tragedy is harder to cope with. Prayers for comfort. Mike and my husband graduated together.
Jerry & Carol Gideon
He was a very good friend and we traveled many roads together.
