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Billy Truitt Obituary
Hebron - Billy B. Truitt 85, of Hebron passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Hebron he was the son of the late Thomas Gordon Truitt and Mary Cordrey Truitt.
After graduating from Hebron High School he was signed as a pitcher by the Pittsburg Pirates and played in the Canadian, Carolina, and Central Shore Baseball Leagues. In 1987 he was inducted into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame and was an avid Baltimore Orioles Fan. Billy worked at Bond Bread, and Hebron Savings Bank until his retirement in 1995. He was a lifetime member of Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, lifetime member of Hebron Lions Club, and member of Nelsons United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors especially rabbit hunting with his beagles. He was an amazing man who overcame many obstacles and was an inspiration to others.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joann T. Truitt; children, Linda Blake (Paul), Vickie Whittington (Joey), and David Truitt (Patty); grandchildren, Adam Burns, Cody Whittington, Tommy Truitt, and Taylor Truitt; several nieces, a nephew, and his beloved beagles, Penny and Wheezer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Iris Varley and a brother, James Truitt.
A Celebration of Billy's Life will be held Sunday at 2pm at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main St in Salisbury where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Rev. Jim Riley will officiate. Interment will follow in Hebron Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Billy to Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 300, Hebron, MD 21830, Hebron Lions Club, PO Box 514, Hebron, MD 21830, or Nelsons United Methodist Church, PO Box 254, Hebron, MD 21830.
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William Dean Wright
March 9, 2021
Gee, I will always remember that "Golden Voice" and all the fun we had performing with "Little by Little" for the local clubs! Bill introduced me to many folks! My sympathy to JoAnne, family and friends.
Judy White-Wunder
April 16, 2019
I was so sad to hear of Billy Truitt's passing. He was my husband, George Davis White's best friend. George died in 1995. I remember Billy delivering our bread and hearing stories George and he shared about baseball. My thoughts and prayers to to JoAnn and the family. God be with you in this time of grief. Lovingly, Judy D White-Wunder
Mary Lou & Larry Hurley
March 24, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Edith Adkins
March 18, 2019
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Truitt Family. I have know Bill and JoAnn for quite a few years. A very thoughtful person regardless where he was and what he was doing. Marrying a guy from Hebron, he and my husband rabbit hunted. When anything was going on in Hebron you could always find Bill there. RIP Bill another angel has entered the Golden Gates, and welcomed by many!
Melba Kepner Kenney
March 17, 2019
Miss JoAnne and family,
Billy was someone who cherished family, friends, and community. I am so sorry for your loss. As the old Irish prayer states; " Death leaves a loss that no one can heal, but memories leave a love that no one can steal." You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Melba Kepner Kenney
DON RICHARDSON
March 17, 2019
I have known Billy my entire life starting with the Bond bread, rabbit hunting and the Lions Club. He was a good husband, father and rabbit hunter. Sorry I cannot attend the services on Sunday.
Elizabeth Smith
March 16, 2019
Dear Mrs. Truitt,
We who have "walked that same mile in your shoes", can truly offer you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband.
With great sorrow for your pain, we send you and your family peace, love and prayers.
Sincerely
Elizabeth Schilling Smith
( a schoolmate from Hebron High School )
March 16, 2019
Joanne and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Bill was a wonderful man and I was always glad to see his smiling face. I am proud to call him my friend. I know that he will be dearly missed. Your family will be in my prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you all.Scott Beach
Fred & Pat Marshall
March 15, 2019
Bill was a wonderful friend to our family. He taught our boys so much about hunting and what a real man is. This world has one less angel but heaven has gained one. Our deepest condolences to Joanne and the family. We were blessed to have known him and he will be missed by so many.
William Dean Wright
March 15, 2019
I will never forget all the wonderful times!
Steve H
March 15, 2019
He was a great man that touched the lives of many. I am grateful to have met him. My condolences to the family.
Becky
March 14, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you always cherish the memories of Billy. May
the "God of Comfort" sustain you through the difficult days ahead-2 cor 1:3
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