Robert Truitt Obituary

Robert Arnold Truitt CHESAPEAKE - Robert Arnold "Bob" Truitt, 77, of the 1000 block of Shoals Creek Trail, went to be with the Lord Sept. 27, 2009, in Chesapeake. A native of Madison, N.C., he was the son of the late Arnold L. and Bertha Grogan Truitt. He was the retired director of Tidewater Detention Home, now Chesapeake Juvenile Services, and a member and elder of Kempsville Presbyterian Church and its Faithful Men's Choir. Music was a great part of Bob's life and he served as music director in several area churches for many years. He was past president of the Virginia Juvenile Officers Association and a past editor of its newspaper, The Advocate. For many years he was the voice of the Great Bridge Wildcats football team. He is survived by his wife, Frances H. Truitt; two daughters, Terri Truitt White and Amy Truitt Hurr and her husband John; a son, Jeffrey Robert Truitt, all of Chesapeake; and four grandchildren, Colin, Corey, Trent and Elizabeth. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Kempsville Presbyterian Church with Pastor Nate Atwood officiating. Burial will be private in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Kempsville Presbyterian Church, Capitol Campaign Building Fund, 805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Please share a memory with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Truitt

13 Entries

October 4, 2009

Dear Frances, Terri,Amy & Jeff. I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. You know he is having a great time singing with the angels.I'll always remember Bob in the "Carpenters Wood" singing group. That sure was a great time and Bob made it so. I just found out about him so I'm sorry I missed the memorial service. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love Betsy Cousins

Donna Schucker

October 1, 2009

What a tremendous loss for all of us who knew and loved Bob, but a wonderful gain for him! I can easily imagine him singing with that heavenly host! From the time I was a very young girl he and you, Frances, have been so important to me and both of you helped shape me into the young woman I became. Your influence and friendship have been unending. I have so many precious memories...singing in the youth choir at Indian River Baptist, going on picnics with you, eating out after Sunday services, Bob teaching me to drive at age 15, and him singing The Lord's Prayer at my wedding in 1966. Years later I sang in the adult choir when Bob was music director at Great Bridge Baptist. The fact that my Kim and your Amy were close friends for many years was like icing on a cake. I am so thankful that God allowed me to be a part of your lives; it has been my blessing. May God give you all the peace and comfort you need. Much love always, Donna Richey Schucker

October 1, 2009

Dear Frances, Terri, Jeff, & Amy
I am so sad about Bob's passing. He was such a sweet and kind person. Bob and Frances were like my second set of parents when I was growing up.you both were there when we lost my mom when I was nine years old. Bob sang at our wedding and Amy was the flower girl, goodness how time moves so quickly. I'm sorry I can't be there to see you Frances and all the kids. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Donna & Tony Griffin (Totty)

isaac staples

September 29, 2009

Dear Frances and family. I am so saddened by the passing of bobby. Remember I have known him since 1942 when we both moved to Broad Creek Village. I loved him as a brother and he was best man and sang at my wedding. Remember, we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. The offer to visit us is genuine and has no deadline.

Yours in the faith,

Ish and Linda

Paula POtter

September 29, 2009

Mr. Truitt was a great and wonderful man. I remember him as our choir director at Great Bridge Baptist Church. He had such wit and personality.He was excitted about Gods love and wanted to share it with others through his songs and words.
I am sorry for the families loss. He will truly be missed.
Paula Potter

Paula Potter

September 29, 2009

Diana Vader

September 29, 2009

Dear Terri and Jeff, I am so sad for you that you're Dad has passed. I haven't seen ya'll in years and years but of course you are still dear to me and Catherine. You're in our prayers. Diana Rodgers Vader, Mike,Sarah and Anna. Redding, California

Tammy Potter

September 29, 2009

Frances & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family. Mr. Truitt was such a wonderful, kind man. I picture him , seating on the couch with his arms crossed smiling & nodding. I'm so glad we all had the chance to go out to dinner Sunday night to celebrate your birthday, I know he really enjoyed seeing & hearing your children talk about the "Old Days" when they were younger. What a celebration that was.
Love, Tammy Potter

September 29, 2009

Terri, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
----Casey

September 29, 2009

Dear Frances, Terri, Amy and Jeff;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was an awesome man and was always considered a part of our adopted family. I bet he is already singing to his Saviour with that incredible voice of his. I will pray for you all that God's peace will help you through this difficult time.
Love,
Susan Dearing Music

September 29, 2009

Dear Frances and family,
Dot and I are saddened to hear of Bobs passing. I have a lot of menories of the good times we had of growing up.
You are in our prayers.
Dot and Tom Jones. Richmond

September 29, 2009

Dear Frances and family,
We were saddened to hear of Bobby's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time.
Love, Betty Wrae and Wayne

Tammy Jewell

September 29, 2009

Pops was an amazing man! He made me feel like a part of the Truitt family the first time I met him. I feel blessed to have known him and offer you my deepest sympathy.

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