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Clarence Truesdell Obituary

Clarence Raymond

Truesdell

Mr. Clarence Raymond Truesdell, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in McDavid, FL.

Mr. Truesdell was a native of Fort Bragg, NC, a resident of McDavid, FL for the past 82 years and a Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a deacon of Ray's Chapel Baptist Church, a Gideon, a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a foster parent and a member of the Texas Long Horn Association. He started working as a diesel mechanic with the Escambia County Road Department, worked his way to warden and retired as road supervisor after 45 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Steele and Blondie Petty; a brother, Eddie Truesdell, Jr. and a sister, Dorothy Cox.

Survivors include: his wife of 65 years, Christine Truesdell of McDavid, FL; his son, the Rev. Dexter and Laura Truesdell of Jackson, MS; two daughters, June and Andy Capps of Bluff Springs, FL and Jane and Bobbie Robbins of Shreveport, LA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred and Sylvia Petty of Clearwater, FL; a sister, Margaret and Jerry Huggin of South Myrtle Beach, NC; a number of nieces and nephews; and a host of foster children.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Ray's Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dexter Truesdell, the Rev. Nathan Brown and the Rev. Fil Enfinger officiating. Burial will follow at Ray's Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 29, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Scott Capps, Travis Truesdell, Nathan Truesdell, Kenneth Ralph, Pete John, and Lance Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers will be his fellow deacons, Bill Leathers and Eddie Brown.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Jan. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Truesdell

3 Entries

Fay Truesdell

January 30, 2011

To All of Our Family,
We are so sorry for the lost of Raymond, he is in a better place and no longer suffering. Sorry we were not able to be with you but our thoughts and prayers our with all of you at this difficult time.

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
Love Rusty, Fay and Jane

Susan Merryman (Taylor)

January 29, 2011

Jane and Bobbie, so sorry about your father passing but just knowing that he has gone to a better place should help to relieve you mind. I know how hard it is to loose your father. I lost mine 6 1/2 years ago. Please get in touch if you need anything. I do live in Florida now. Praying for you and your family. Love Susan (Taylor) Merryman

Doris Pilkinton

January 29, 2011

Raymond was a wonderful person and a true friend, our prayers are with you, The Pilkinton Family.

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