Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthAug 16, 1934, Guilford County, North Carolina [4175]
DeathMay 15, 2018, Guilford County, North Carolina [4175]
Father“Jack” Walter Jack TRUITT (1905-1993)
MotherOllie Lee EDMONDS (1916-1996)
Obituary Online notes for Doris June PURDY
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]
Obituary Online notes for Bobby Gene (Spouse 1)
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]