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John Raymond Truex III

John Raymond Truex III obituary, Wichita, KS

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John Truex Obituary

Truex, John Raymond III, 62, retired postman, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Visitation 1-5 pm Thursday, at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Recitation of the Rosary 7 pm Thursday, at St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Funeral service 10 am Friday at St. Mary Faith Center. John loved KU Basketball and was an all-around sports fan. Since retirement, John enjoyed spending time with his family, driving for the Derby Dash, and delivering papers for the Eagle. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith; brother Robert, and sister Sandra Kopoev, and son-in-law Kyle Phelps. Survived by wife Lori; children John Truex IV, Jason (Heidi) Truex, Katie Ring, Cristi Phelps, Tessa (Bobby) Ring; grandchildren Austin, Travis, Tyler, Colby Adelaide, Trevor, and Lakyn; siblings William (Ann) Truex, Carol (Steve) Williams, sister-in-law Mary Ann Truex, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with St. Mary Faith Center Building Fund and Derby Dash, 611 N. Mulberry Rd. #100, Derby, KS 67037. View tributes at www.smithamilymortuaries.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2013.

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Brian & Terri Pratt

November 25, 2013

Lori, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was a great neighbor and we will miss seeing and talking with him. If you need anything we are just across the street.

Heidi Felts

November 22, 2013

Aunt Lori and family-So sorry to hear about Uncle John. May God bring you peace in this difficult time. Love and prayers are with you all!

Sandy Carney

November 22, 2013

Reaching out to you in my prayers Lori and Family so sad Love Always Sandy C.

Mary and Carl Dixon

November 22, 2013

I was so shocked to hear about John (Punk)as the cousins called him. He will be greatly missed and I always looked forward to seeing John. He had such a great sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.

November 22, 2013

Truex Family,
On behalf of the entire Webster Family I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you all. Not only was John our mailman for years (he even delivered our mail to our new address even when people sent it to the old address) Tamme babysat the boys when they were young. Had some great times in the Truex pool.
Prayers for you all,
Samantha (Webster) Glover

Betty & Jim Scheller

November 22, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Growing up, I would always be so excited when the Truex cousins were coming to visit. Lots of memories and so much fun.

Ami

November 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Terry Whiteside

November 21, 2013

Enjoyed knowing and working with John with Derby Dash. He is missed!

Brenda Ferguson

November 21, 2013

Lori & family: So, so sorry we are out of town, and will miss John's services. Please know you all have been in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to return Sunday, and will see you then. Will always cherish all the chats John and I in our front yards - and will always remember his wonderful smile!! Love to you all! Neighbors Brenda and Guy.

Amber Shurtz

November 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family so sorry for your lose we have rode the Derby dash for years and my boys to school he was so awesome with my boys and always looked out for them which I truly appreciate.

Dana Brown

November 21, 2013

Lori- sorry for you loss. Charlie and I will be praying for you and your family

Don and Nina Somers

November 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family

November 20, 2013

Sorry to hear about John. He'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Sandy Hall McDoniel

November 20, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of John. Not only did we attend Derby High School together, but he was our mailman for a time when we lived in Derby. He was a great guy!! Many thought and prayers to his family and friends. God bless all of you.

Michael and Brenda

November 20, 2013

Lori,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Phil Crane

November 20, 2013

John was a great guy and best friend. I will miss him deeply. My prayers

David Moss

November 20, 2013

So sad that John is not with us.He was an old friend and I thought alot of.Rest in peace John.Lori if you need something you have my card.

The Faughts

November 19, 2013

Our hearts are heavy, sending prayers for you all.

Cheryl& Mark Cribbs

November 19, 2013

So sorry to see that John is gone Lori.
Your in our prayers and thoughts at this time.

Joey Hutto

November 19, 2013

John was a great uncle...He will be missed...Rest in peace...

Frances Yoder

November 19, 2013

I am so sad that John is gone. My sympathy is with all of his family.

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