Bobby Gene Trusley

Bobby Gene Trusley, age 68, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Mannford, OK, was born March 28, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK to James Andrew Trusley and Helen Marie (Main) McDaniel and peacefully passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 in Jacksonville, NC with his loving family by his side. Bobby grew up in the Tulsa area where he received his formal education. He continued his education and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Bobby joined the United States Army in 1967 and proudly served two tours in Vietnam. He had the privilege to serve one tour alongside his father. Bobby received the Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Star and one Bronze Star, Infantry Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge Commendations. He received an honorable discharge on April 1, 1975. Bobby was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7441 in Mannford as well as VFW Post 9133 in Jacksonville, NC. He continued his service with the Veterans Administration working as a Disability Claims Representative. Bobby was a generous man and never met a stranger. He enjoyed classic rock, watching 3D movies, traveling, spending time at the beach, eating a Snickers and his favorite ice cream. He enjoyed riding his Harley and driving his convertible so he could feel the wind in his hair. He is and always will be considered a big fish in a small pond to his family and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Opal Graves Trusley. Those left to cherish Bobby’s memory are his children, daughters, Christina Williams and husband John of Champaign, IL, Patricia DeViney and husband Clinton of Jacksonville, NC, Karen Marie Trusley, Victoria Marie Trusley of Fort Collins, CO; son, Gerald Andrew Trusley and wife Susan of Chicago, IL; brothers, Jim Trusley, Mike Trusley and wife Janet, Ike McDaniel and wife Trish, and Mike McDaniel; sisters, Melanie Humphrey and husband Gary and Karen Tabor; stepfather, Mac McDaniel; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A visitation will be held Friday, July 14, 2017 at Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson, OK from 9:00 AM-12:30PM with a celebration of Bobby’s life at 1:00PM in the Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Couch officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in the Fort Gibson National with Andrew DeViney, Bret DeViney, Joseph DeViney and Stephen Christensen II serving as casket bearers. Full military honors will be presented. The family of Bobby Gene Trusley has entrusted his services and burial to Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar Fort Gibson, OK 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Bobby Gene Trusley

March 28, 1949 - July 7, 2017