Arthur Clarence Truitt's Obituary
Arthur Clarence Truitt passed away on July 29, 2024, with his daughter by his side. Born in Millsboro, DE, on May 4, 1931, he was the son of the late William and Mary Truitt. He spent his entire life in Millsboro. He attended Millsboro High School before entering the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1953, he served in the Air Force Reserves until 1958. Once out of the military, he worked for the state of Delaware as an electrician at the Stockley Center in Georgetown. Arthur enjoyed bowling, woodworking, making clocks, traveling with his wife, and camping with family and friends. He could fix anything and loved to “tinker” in his workshop. He enjoyed target shooting and hunting in his younger years. Arthur was a member of Carey’s Church in Millsboro. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a past commander of VFW Post 7422. He was also a member of the NRA. He loved the American flag, and one flew in his yard at every house he lived in.
Arthur is survived by his daughter: Bonnie VanBuskirk (Edgar Palmer) FL, three grandchildren: Joshua (CA), Chelsea (England), and Brianna VanBuskirk (CO), two brothers: Virgil (Charlene) and Melvin Truitt, sister-in-law: Wilma Graham (Bruce), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years: Helen M. Truitt, daughter: Cindy Robinson, son-in-law: Manaen Robinson, sisters: Jean Hudson and Elizabeth Rayner, and brother: William Truitt.
A Funeral Service and Celebration of Arthur’s Life will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington Street, Millsboro, DE, 19966, where friends may call beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors will immediately follow at Carey’s Cemetery, Conaway Road, Millsboro.
Those unable to attend the services in person are invited to join the services via live stream at: http://www.watsonfh.com/obituaries/permalink/11461734/LTWebcast
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Carey’s Church, c/o Josephine Dorey, 22750 Carey’s Camp Rd, Millsboro, De. 19966.
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