He was born March 18, 1944 at Oka, Calhoun County, the son of the late Greely and Ruby Simons Truman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Truman; and a sister, Wilma Boggs.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Jerie A. Schoolcraft Truman; his children, Randell (Sandy) Truman, Tamara Truman and Christine (Russ) Barber all of Sarasota FL; three grandchildren, Dan (Tosha) Truman, Jessica Truman and A.J. Truman; two great granddaughters, Aubrey and Riley Truman; sisters, Virginia Dye of Gauley Bridge WV, Leona Jones of Ripley WV, Nina Sanchez of Spencer WV, Loretta Snodgrass of Left Hand WV and Netta Ruth Harold of Looneyville WV; best friend and “brother”, Bernie Sharp of Fayetteville WV many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Daniel R. “Danny” Whited officiating. Burial will be in the Clover Cemetery, Clover WV. The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 30 at the funeral home.

Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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