James Wesley Truett: Obituary

James Wesley Truett

10/24/1937 – 06/01/2019

James Wesley Truett, age 81, of Andrews, NC passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Clay County Care Center.

He was a native of Cherokee County and the son of the late Aston Dillard and Ethel Stiles Truett. James had worked for Magnavox and Baker Furniture as a sander and finishing furniture. He loved hunting and fishing. James enjoyed gardening and sitting on the porch.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Stewart Truett; two daughters, Shirley Hardin and Linda Burris both of Andrews; one brother, Richard Truett; three sisters, Judy Huskins, Janice Ford and Dorothy Wilson.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2 pm at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Steve Cothren will officiate. Burial will be in the Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Moses, Jarrett Moses, Clint Cable, David Brockwell, Johnny McClain and Eugene Cable. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Nichols.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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