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Truman Russell Blevins

1938 - 2018

Truman Russell Blevins obituary, 1938-2018, Howell, MI

BORN

1938

DIED

2018

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Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home, Brighton

706 W. Main St

Brighton, Michigan

Truman Blevins Obituary

Truman Russell Blevins

Howell - Truman Russell Blevins, age 79, of Howell, passed away at home surrounded by his family Friday afternoon February 9, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1938 in Virginia Lee, Virginia the son of Jack and Hazel Belle (Snowden) Blevins. He was married for 59 years to Mary Louise (Marlow) Blevins. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2017. Truman and Mary were longtime Howell residents. He was employed as a Tool and Die maker and was a talented craftsman, creating stone fireplaces and making things from wood like furniture and jewelry boxes. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his children; Darlene Sutfin, Terry (Hanako) Blevins, Gary (Nicole) Blevins, Jerry Blevins, Lisa (Edward) Carrico and Aimee (Jordan) Philipp. 15 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 7 brothers and sisters also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday February 15, 2018 at the Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. Interment will follow at Sharp Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 14, 2018 from 2:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions in Truman's name are suggested to Livingston Senior Nutrition (Meals on Wheels), The Humane Society of Livingston County or The American Heart Association. Envelopes are available from the Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton.

Please visit Truman's Book of Memories at www.keehnfuneralhome.com

Published by Livingston Daily Press & Argus from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2018.
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May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

February 13, 2018

Darlene, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Todd and Cyndi Fortune

February 13, 2018

Sorry to hear of Truman's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

February 13, 2018

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Feb

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home, Brighton

706 W. Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

Feb

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home, Brighton

706 W. Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

Feb

15

Interment

Sharp Cemetery

MI

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Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home, Brighton

706 W. Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

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