Okey Ernest "Doc" Truman

Okey Ernest “Doc” Truman, 79, of Duck, went home to be with his Lord on March 1, 2016, at the Hubbard Hospice House following a short illness and surrounded by his family.

He was an ordained Baptist minister and retired from the Braxton County Board of Education as a kindergarten teachers’ aide.

He was the son of the late Ernest and Grace Seabolt Truman.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Alfred and Joseph Truman. He was also preceded by sisters Olga Ratliff, Betty Cantrell, Lizzie Shingler, and Ann Johnson. His only surviving sister is Joan Dawson of Duck.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Walker Truman; son, Joe Bob Truman and wife Terrie, and daughter, Luella Truman Gunter and husband Jeff.

His grandchildren are Jacob Truman, Joshua Truman, Olivia Truman Williams (Todd Williams), Avery Gunter, Anna Gunter and Emma Gunter. He had 4 great granddaughters and was loved by many nieces and nephews.

Service will be Noon, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Joe Bob Truman officiating. Burial will be in the Truman Cemetery, Servia.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston WV, 25311.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.