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Tullis married the former Mary Lee Brown (1897-1984) on October 6, 1916. Their children were Malcolm McCullough Tullis (1917-1985), Mary Lee Tullis (1919-2006), Garner Hugh Tullis, Jr. (1923–1930), and Eli Watson Tullis (born 1928).<ref name=dict/><ref>Mellie Belmont Watson Tullis (1861-1917) - Find A Grave Memorial, accessed April 30, 2021.</ref>
Tullis married the former Mary Lee Brown (1897-1984) on October 6, 1916. Their children were Malcolm McCullough Tullis (1917-1985), Mary Lee Tullis (1919-2006), Garner Hugh Tullis, Jr. (1923–1930), and Eli Watson Tullis (born 1928).<ref name=dict/><ref>Mellie Belmont Watson Tullis (1861-1917) - Find A Grave Memorial, accessed April 30, 2021.</ref>
In 1939, Tullis purchased a historic home in[Biloxi, [[Mississippi]], for use as a summer home. It subsequently became known as the Tullis-Toledano Manor. After its sale to the city of Biloxi in 1975, it became a popular museum and local attraction. Many young couples were married on the beautiful grounds of the manor. It was completely destroyed by [[Hurricane Katrina]] on August 29, 2005.<ref>9880.pdf (ms.gov, accessed April 30, 2021.</ref>
In 1939, Tullis purchased a historic home Biloxi, [[Mississippi]], for use as a summer home. It subsequently became known as the Tullis-Toledano Manor. After its sale to the city of Biloxi in 1975, it became a popular museum and local attraction. Many young couples were married on the beautiful grounds of the manor. It was completely destroyed by [[Hurricane Katrina]] on August 29, 2005.<ref>9880.pdf (ms.gov, accessed April 30, 2021.</ref>
In 1935, Tullis "ruled" New Orleans [[Mardi Gras]] as Rex, the King of Carnival. His interest in yachts led to his becoming the commodore of the Southern Yacht Club. He died while cruising off the [[Gulf of Mexico]] near Apalachicola, Florida, aboard his yacht ''Windjammer.''<ref name=dict/>
In 1935, Tullis "ruled" New Orleans [[Mardi Gras]] as Rex, the King of Carnival. His interest in yachts led to his becoming the commodore of the Southern Yacht Club. He died while cruising off the [[Gulf of Mexico]] near Apalachicola, Florida, aboard his yacht ''Windjammer.''<ref name=dict/>