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Brandon Truitt Obituary
Oct. 08, 1986 - May. 13, 2021
DOWAGIAC - Brandon James Truitt, age 34, of Dowagiac, died suddenly of natural causes Thursday evening, May 13, 2021.
His life began October 8, 1986 in Niles, Michigan, the middle of three children born to Kent and Judy Truitt. Brandon grew up in Sister Lakes, Michigan. He was a baptized and confirmed member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dowagiac. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 2005. He then attended the Barber College of Lansing. After graduation in 2009 Brandon founded and became the proud owner of Tru Barbers in Edwardsburg.
Brandon's positive attitude toward life was contagious. He blessed everyone who knew him with his sense of humor, compassion, big heart and big hugs. He was generous, loved his family and friends and was loyal to his customers. Brandon had an infectious personality and made everyone laugh with his quick wit. He loved people and never met a stranger or someone he couldn't carry on a conversation with. He loved golf and was a huge Notre Dame and Detroit Lions football fan. He loved traveling and spending time with his many close friends and family.
Brandon was loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Kent and Judy Truitt of Dowagiac; brother, Jeremy Truitt of Dowagiac; sister, Lindsey Truitt of Grand Rapids; aunts and uncles, Alice Robbins, Christine Leitke, Tom Leitke, Sue (David) Frazier, Kathy Leitke, Scott Truitt; cousins, Lori (Derek) Demmon, Sherry Robbins, Stacy (Mike) Behnke, Kevin Frazier, Kristi Frazier, Jenny (Dennis) Whitaker, Katie (Jesse) Charles, Emily (David) Gillesby, Melissa Leitke, Thomas (Yilin) Leitke, Henry Leitke, and Rachael Leitke; and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by all four grandparents, Rein and Tina Leitke and Maurice and Donna Truitt; his uncles, Henry “Heinie” Leitke and Godfather Joe Robbins; and his beloved cousin Bryan Frazier.
Family and friends will gather Monday, May 17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 McCleary Street, Dowagiac with calling at the church beginning one hour prior at 10:00 a.m.
Brandon will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac, Michigan near his family.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Brandon be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 McCleary Street, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
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Gail & Nancy Ehret
May 27, 2021
Brandon Truitt Family: I am a former customer of Brandon's at his Edwardsburg barbershop. It was a shock to learn of his passing at 34 years of age. Brandon was fun to talk to, since I had worked for many years at MSU, we had much to talk about concerning Lansing, East Lansing, and Okemos from his training at the Barber/Styling College of Lansing. Brandon certainly "never met a stranger"; he was a joy to get to know. Brandon's passing is a huge loss to his family, friends, customers, and the Edwardsburg Community where he built-up a thriving business. This points up the fragility of life and that nothing in our existence should be taken for granted. We offer our most sincere condolences to Brandon's family in this time of great loss.
Richard and Arlene Horton
May 18, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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