In Memoriam: Robert Louis “Bob” Truett

    Robert Louis "Bob" Truett passed away at 6:45 AM Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge at the age of 85. He was retired from CIBA-GEIGY Corp. after 25 years of service and was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

    Visitation will be held at Sherwood Baptist Church in Baton Rouge on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 9:00 AM until the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 PM at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary.

    Survived by his wife of 66 years, Claudine Barton Truett; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and David West; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Bren Truett; sister, Alice Palmer; brother, Sam Truett; daughter-in-law, Leigh Ann Truett; son-in-law, Jim Jackson; 7 grandchildren and spouses, Kim Gautreaux, Chris and Amiee Matherne, Paul Truett, Kelli Truett, Amber and Brandon Smith, Amy West and Robert West; 9 great-grandchildren, Blake, Paige and Brooke Gautreaux, T.C., Matthew and Madelyn Matherne, Chance Truett, Alana and Jaxson Smith.

    Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Calhoun Truett; daughter, Dorothy Jackson; sons, Gary Truett and Pat Truett; sister, Ora Mae Blount; brother, Joe Truett.

    He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church and a member of the Instrument Society of America. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com

    He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.