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Obituary Online notes for Bobby Gene TRUITT
5/17/2018
Bobby Gene Truitt
REIDSVILLE – Bobby Gene Truitt, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Ashton Place after a short illness.
He was born on August 16, 1934 in Guilford County to the late Walter Jack Truitt and Ollie Lee Edmonds Truitt and was married to the late Doris Purdy Truitt who died in 2010.
Bobby retired after 30 years with Lorillard Tobacco Company. He loved old cars, and enjoyed working on old tractors and lawnmowers.
He is survived by his daughter, Lois T. McPherson and husband, Keith; son, Robert G. Truitt and wife, Lori; grandchildren, Ricky (Shirley) Busick, Joshua (Amber) Busick, Chip (Cheryl) Huskey, Matt Melkus and Danielle Melkus; great grandchildren, Audrey Busick, Avery Busick, Rylee Rose Busick, Anthony Huskey and Truitt Huskey; son-in-law, Johnny Saunders; sisters, Virginia Satterfield and Martha Sue (Yogi) Ragan; brothers, Curtis Truitt, Clyde Truitt, Buck Truitt, Doug (Wanda) Truitt and Tommy (Gloria) Truitt.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Kathryn T. Saunders; parents and sisters, Betty Cox and Sarah Garrison.
There will be a gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times the family will be at the daughters’ home. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude,
www.stjude.org/donate or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [4175]
Bobby Gene Truitt
REIDSVILLE – Bobby Gene Truitt, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Ashton Place after a short illness.
He was born on August 16, 1934 in Guilford County to the late Walter Jack Truitt and Ollie Lee Edmonds Truitt and was married to the late Doris Purdy Truitt who died in 2010.
Bobby retired after 30 years with Lorillard Tobacco Company. He loved old cars, and enjoyed working on old tractors and lawnmowers.
He is survived by his daughter, Lois T. McPherson and husband, Keith; son, Robert G. Truitt and wife, Lori; grandchildren, Ricky (Shirley) Busick, Joshua (Amber) Busick, Chip (Cheryl) Huskey, Matt Melkus and Danielle Melkus; great grandchildren, Audrey Busick, Avery Busick, Rylee Rose Busick, Anthony Huskey and Truitt Huskey; son-in-law, Johnny Saunders; sisters, Virginia Satterfield and Martha Sue (Yogi) Ragan; brothers, Curtis Truitt, Clyde Truitt, Buck Truitt, Doug (Wanda) Truitt and Tommy (Gloria) Truitt.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Kathryn T. Saunders; parents and sisters, Betty Cox and Sarah Garrison.
There will be a gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times the family will be at the daughters’ home. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude,
www.stjude.org/donate or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [4175]
Obituary Online notes for Peggy Ann (Spouse 1)
9/19/2023
Peggy Wright Truitt
September 3, 1937 — September 18, 2023
Elon
Peggy Ann Wright Truitt, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1937 in Grayson County, VA to the late Wilbur Bruce Wright and Gladys Virginia Hawks Wright.
Peggy retired after 44 years from Carolina Biological Supply Company and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elon. She was a simple woman who enjoyed working in her yard and won the Beautification Award several times. Peggy adored and loved her family mostly her grandchildren and great grandchildren; she was known as the “Neighborhood Grandma” to the other families too.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois Truitt McPherson and husband Keith; a son, Robert Gerald Truitt and wife Lori; grandsons, Ricky Busick and wife Shirley, Joshua Busick and wife Amber, Chip Huskey and wife, Cheryl, Matthew and Danielle Melkus; great grandchildren, Audrey, Avery, Rylee, Anthony and Truitt; a brother, Hascal Wright and wife Anne; her sisters, Maxine Robertson, Betty Holder and Nancy Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Also, her special friend, Silas Whitt.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathryn Truitt Saunders; sisters, Alese Bryant, Christine Wright, Doris Jones, and Sue Lineberry; and her brothers, Lester, Clifford, Dale, Jack, Ray, Don, Bill, Jimmy, and Ronnie Wright.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Alamance Memorial Park by Dr. David Durham. The family will receive friends following the service.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Annie Morrison and her staff at Haven Home Care as well as the Headen’s for their loving care and compassion that was shown to their mother during her illness, and to her church family for all their prayers and support.
Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2730 Tucker St., Unit 600, Burlington, NC 27215 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. You may send condolences to www.lowefuneralhome.com. [4176]
Peggy Wright Truitt
September 3, 1937 — September 18, 2023
Elon
Peggy Ann Wright Truitt, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1937 in Grayson County, VA to the late Wilbur Bruce Wright and Gladys Virginia Hawks Wright.
Peggy retired after 44 years from Carolina Biological Supply Company and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elon. She was a simple woman who enjoyed working in her yard and won the Beautification Award several times. Peggy adored and loved her family mostly her grandchildren and great grandchildren; she was known as the “Neighborhood Grandma” to the other families too.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois Truitt McPherson and husband Keith; a son, Robert Gerald Truitt and wife Lori; grandsons, Ricky Busick and wife Shirley, Joshua Busick and wife Amber, Chip Huskey and wife, Cheryl, Matthew and Danielle Melkus; great grandchildren, Audrey, Avery, Rylee, Anthony and Truitt; a brother, Hascal Wright and wife Anne; her sisters, Maxine Robertson, Betty Holder and Nancy Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Also, her special friend, Silas Whitt.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathryn Truitt Saunders; sisters, Alese Bryant, Christine Wright, Doris Jones, and Sue Lineberry; and her brothers, Lester, Clifford, Dale, Jack, Ray, Don, Bill, Jimmy, and Ronnie Wright.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Alamance Memorial Park by Dr. David Durham. The family will receive friends following the service.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Annie Morrison and her staff at Haven Home Care as well as the Headen’s for their loving care and compassion that was shown to their mother during her illness, and to her church family for all their prayers and support.
Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2730 Tucker St., Unit 600, Burlington, NC 27215 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. You may send condolences to www.lowefuneralhome.com. [4176]
Obituary Online notes for Doris June (Spouse 2)
REIDSVILLE — Doris Purdy Truitt, 70, of 1846 Pennrose Dr. Reidsville, N.C. went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 27, 2010 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
Because of impending inclement weather, Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m.. Friday January 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Edna Goard Purdy and had lived in Reidsville most of her life. A retired employee of Creighton Shirt Factory, she was a member of First United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her first husband Herman R. Lamb, a sister Frances P. Wall and a brother Thomas Purdy.
Surviving are husband Bobby G. Truitt of the home; step-son Robert Truitt and wife Lori of Burlington; step-daughters Lois T. McPherson and husband Keith of Snow Camp and Kathy T. Saunders and husband Johnny of Statesville; brothers James Purdy of Eden and Lester Purdy of Walnut Cove; sisters Arlene Wheatley of Eden and Mary Pulliam of Eden; five grandchildren; and her special dog, Charlie
The family will see friends 10:00 till 11 a.m.. Friday January 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church and at other times will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to: The American Caner Society 4A Oak Branch Dr. Greensboro, N.C. 27407.
Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.cittyfh.com [4174]
Because of impending inclement weather, Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m.. Friday January 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Edna Goard Purdy and had lived in Reidsville most of her life. A retired employee of Creighton Shirt Factory, she was a member of First United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her first husband Herman R. Lamb, a sister Frances P. Wall and a brother Thomas Purdy.
Surviving are husband Bobby G. Truitt of the home; step-son Robert Truitt and wife Lori of Burlington; step-daughters Lois T. McPherson and husband Keith of Snow Camp and Kathy T. Saunders and husband Johnny of Statesville; brothers James Purdy of Eden and Lester Purdy of Walnut Cove; sisters Arlene Wheatley of Eden and Mary Pulliam of Eden; five grandchildren; and her special dog, Charlie
The family will see friends 10:00 till 11 a.m.. Friday January 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church and at other times will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to: The American Caner Society 4A Oak Branch Dr. Greensboro, N.C. 27407.
Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.cittyfh.com [4174]