James Luther Truett, Jr.

James Luther Truett Jr, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020. He was born in Andrews, N. C. on May 1, 1925 to James Luther Truett and Ollie Carter Truett. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Joyce Truett. He will be truly missed by his wife of 15 years, Janice Hekhuis Truett; sons Richard Truett and wife Carolyn from Houston, Texas, Michael Truett and wife Janet from Asheville, N. C.; step-daughter Debbie Mehaffey and husband Michael from Madisonville, La.; nephew Truett West and wife Joanne from Shallotte, N. C.; seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. James was a radioman in the navy stationed in Saipan Island and was honorably discharged in April of 1946. He then enrolled at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, Alabama where he graduated with a BA degree. After graduating, he moved to Asheville, N. C. to start his career as a designer and the Assistant VP of Sales at Asheville Steel until it went out of business after 40 years. After that, he worked at Sears as a sales associate for 16 years and then retired. James was a 65 year member of Calvary Baptist church in Asheville, N. C. where he served as a Deacon, on the Pastor Search committee, as Sunday school director and as a Sunday school teacher for 62 years. James was also presented with the Deacon Emeritus Award. James moved to Madisonville, La. in 2015, with his wife Janice. They joined First Baptist Church of Covington, Louisiana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Calvary Baptist Church 531 Haywood Road Asheville, N. C. 28806 on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Memorial graveside services will held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Green Hills Cemetery with military honors provided by the US Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in the name of James Truett may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.