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Brian Truett Obituary

Brian R. Truett, 44, of Colorado Springs, CO, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2015 at his home. Born February 7, 1971 in Cherry Point, NC, he was a son of Richard Truett (wife Susan Truett) of Fayetteville, and Phyllis Monn Hart (husband Loren "Buzz" Hart) of Chambersburg. A 1989 graduate of CASHS, Brian was employed as a welder in Colorado Springs. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, and tying his own flies. Brian was of the Protestant faith.

In addition to his parents and step-parents, he is survived by his special companion, Lisa Dotson of Colorado Springs, CO; his special friend, Shawn Ray of Denver, CO; two sisters, Michelle Hoover and husband Kenneth of Fayetteville and Barbara Snively and husband Richard, II of Chambersburg; a brother, Richard Truett, Jr. of Fayetteville; two step-brothers, W. Ryan Saylor and wife Renee of Chambersburg and Wade P. Saylor and wife Kelly of Shippensburg; his Paternal Grandmother, Marion E. Truett of Chambersburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather, Wilbur R. Truett, Jr. and his Maternal Grandparents, Robert and Kate Monn.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, April 11, 2015 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA with Pastor Diane Young officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM-12:00PM Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences and memories may be shared on his Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 9, 2015.

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Phyllis Hart

April 15, 2015

See you again Brain,Love Mon

Dennis and Carol Neil

April 9, 2015

Rest in peace Brian; condolences to the entire family.

Tom Kriner

April 8, 2015

Sympathy and condolences to the family. I haven't seen Brian in many years, but I have many memories.

Class of '89

Tracy Bonsell Sellers

April 8, 2015

Praying for you all during this time. I went to school with Brian at CASHS. Rest in peace, Brian.

Linda Selby Jones

April 8, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to the Truett family; I had not seen Brian since the late 80's when he would come to visit my son with whom Brian went to school with; but he was always such a nice, well-behaved young man in my home; God Bless his family and friends.

Susan & Darrell Gipe

April 8, 2015

My heart goes out to the family. Prayers for strength during this time. RIP BRIAN

Sharon Sims

April 8, 2015

May peace be with you Truett. Prayers and positive thoughts to friends and family.

Marjorie

April 8, 2015

Blessings for the friends and family of this much-loved man.

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