James Wesley Truett, 81, of Andrews, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, in 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 were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Burial was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Moses, Jarrett Moses, Clint Cable, David Brockwell, Johnny McClain and Eugene Cable. Honorary pallbearer was Johnny Nichols.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
You may send tributes to the Truett family at townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.