Charles M. Truitt

Charles M. Truitt, 91, of a lifelong resident of Delmar, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 30, 1917 in Delmar, a son of the late Larry and Lovey (Foskey) Truitt. Following graduation from high school, Charles proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII where he was wounded in combat. He retired in the late 1970’s from E. I. DuPont in Seaford as a Safety Supervisor after many years of service. Charles was passionate about the history of his town of Delmar and authored many writings recording the history of Delmar. He was instrumental in forming the Railroad Museum, along with the late Grover Lecates, which is housed in the Delmar Public Library. He served many years on the Board of Trustees at the Delmar Public Library and was a former member of the Delmar Lions Club. He was also a long time, active member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. Being awarded the Delmar Citizen of the Year Award in 2002 was one of his greatest achievements. He cherished time spent with family and especially enjoyed camping trips with family to Treasure Beach. He was very artistic and loved working with stained glass. He is survived by daughters, Peggy Morris and her husband, Donald, and Penni Truitt, all of Delmar; grandchildren, Cathy Quay and her husband, Sam of Hollidaysburg, PA and Scott Morris and his wife, Linda of Waldorf, MD and Delmar; great grandchildren, Samantha and Shane Quay; a great-great grandchild, Aiden Carsten; and a brother, George B. Truitt of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Irene D. Truitt, who passed January 10, 2001, a sister, Helen Livingston, brothers, Russell Truitt, Louis Truitt and Jimmy Truitt and a great grandson, Kane Carsten. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 100 E. State Street, Delmar, DE 19940, or Riverton United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Glenda Beauchamp, 11260 Sharptown Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Charles M. Truitt

December 30, 1917 - June 13, 2009