Robert Ralph (Bob) Truitt, Sr.
September 27, 1928 - January 15, 2022
Plano, Texas - Bob was born September 27, 1928 in Breckenridge to Ralph Arthur Truitt and Emma Goldie Vannaman Truitt. His early years were spent in West Texas. During WWII, Bob worked in construction at the Midland Army Air Field. Following graduation from Odessa High School, he met Dorothy Lynn Butler from Midland. The next Fall they attended TCU together. In 1947, they married in Ft. Stockton and began an amazing married life which would last 73 years and include three sons and a daughter. Bob worked in construction and oil fields in New Mexico, Texas and North Dakota until he joined Texas Electric Service Company in Odessa in 1955 as a sales representative. After two years, he was transferred to Midland to work in sales promotion and later rose to division staff specialist. In 1973, TESCO moved Bob to Ft. Worth in the newly created position of State Affairs Coordinator. Helping to develop PACs, political awareness programs for employees and familiarizing the public and legislators on issues in the utilities industries kept Bob busy in Austin and Washington.
While in Midland, Bob was active in the community serving as a vice president of the Midland Chamber of Commerce and founder of the Midland Area Sales Team encouraging industrial diversification for the city. He was also a member of the First Christian Church of Midland, served on the board of Junior Achievement, was President of the Optimist Club of Midland and a member of the Midland Masonic Lodge.
Bob had many interests. He enjoyed hunting in New Mexico and on the family ranch in Erath County with his sons, his brother, and friends. An avid golfer, Bob frequented many of the numerous courses in the metroplex. Bob and Dorothy travelled a great deal touring Hawaii, Alaska, and a special trip to England and Scotland. There was also a 50th Wedding Anniversary Caribbean cruise which included the four children and their families.
Like his wife, Bob enjoyed studying the history of Texas. He caught the genealogy bug from Dorothy and did extensive research. A member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Bob served as regent of the Ft. Worth chapter. He was also a member of the Huguenot Society, Sons & Daughters of Antebellum Planters, Sons & Daughters of the Pilgrims, Sons & Daughters of the Colonial & Antebellum Bench & Bar.
In later years, he especially enjoyed working on the family ranch with sons Brent and Steven. Finally he moved to the ranch in 2021 and enjoyed just sitting on his front porch, visiting with family friend Sheila Bishop and watching the various wildlife meander through the property. A devoted husband, loving father and good friend – he will be greatly missed.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother George and sister Patsy; his wife Dorothy, sons Robert Truitt Jr. and Steven Truitt, and grandson Luke Truitt. He is survived by daughter, Cindy Truitt, son Brent Truitt and wife Janice; daughter-in-law Debbie Truitt; grandchildren – Matthew Micajah Truitt and wife Cathy, Manali Mohanty Truitt, Patrick Truitt, and Maureen Patterson; great-grandchildren – Leo and Milan Mohanty Truitt, James and Amelia Truitt, Chloe Patterson; brother-in-law, Charles Butler and wife Pauline; sister-in-law, Joann Truitt and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Bob's ashes will be placed in the pioneer cemetery on the ranch in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 23, 2022.

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Jennifer Arnouville, DO

February 18, 2022

It was my pleasure and honor to be Mr. and Mrs. Truitt's primary care physician in their final years. I enjoyed a special relationship with them both, and feel grateful to have know them. Mr. Truitt was a lovely and kind man, bright and intelligent to the end, and I will remember him always.

Pat Cobb

January 27, 2022

Mr. Truitt Sr was a true gentleman that I had the privilege, pleasure and opportunity to know. He would come into the office where I worked and would always take the time and make it an opportunity to come by and visit with me each and every time. His friendly, kind mannerisms and humor made it so pleasant and fun to have that opportunity. I know he loved his ranch in Erath County and expressed how much he enjoyed going there and that that was his great sanctuary. Even though it has been several years since I last visited with him it was a privilege to be acquainted and know this gentleman.
My greatest of condolences and sympathy in your loss.
Pat Cobb

Rosie Gransberry

January 24, 2022

We are praying for you and your family. Your family has blessed us tremendously. I remember how sweet Mrs. Truitt was to my mom. You have our condolences. The Jones family

Ron Coker

January 24, 2022

I have great memories of working with Bob for a couple of years in the mid-'70s when he came to the Ft. Worth headquarters of TESCo. We shared many lunch hours in discussing interesting, far-ranging, topics of current events, corporate news and family. He had a super sense of humor and a calm demeanor that served him well. I have treasured those memories for almost 50 years now. It would have been a real treat to sit on that front porch with him and renew those conversations.

Rest in peace, my old friend. You did real good.

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