Truett Edward Wood

Mr. Truett E. Wood Augusta, GA—Funeral Services for Mr. Truett E. Wood, 88, of Eagle Pointe Drive, Augusta, Georgia, who was bid farewell on September 15, 2012, by a loving family, devoted friends and a grateful nation, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel. Rev. Jesse L. Goldman officiating. Veterans Honors will be rendered by the Riverfront Detachment #1132 of the Marine Corps League. Mr. Wood was born on May 28, 1924, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to parents Lucille Burns and Gaither Wood. Truett joined the military during World War II at the age of 18 and served as a Navy hospital corpsman. He was attached to the Fifth Amphibious Force of the Marine Corps, a medical battalion, and participated in the battles of Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. In 1948 following service to his country, Truett married Anne Chamblee, a spirited young nurse from Augusta. They raised two daughters and for nearly 33 years worked side-by-side in Skyland Cleaners, the dry cleaning business they owned and operated on Clairmont Road in Atlanta. Truett and Anne sold the business in 1987 but remained in contact with many of their loyal customers and staff. Following Anne’s death in 2006, Truett and his youngest daughter moved to Augusta, where he became active with the Riverfront Marines Detachment #1132 of the Marine Corps League. In 2010, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League for his service to the League and the United States Marine Corps. Truett loved his family, his country, and his Bulldogs. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Every home game for the decades since he graduated, you could find Truett and his daughters cheering from their seats on the 40 yard line. Truett was a true Southern gentleman, a wonderful cook, and an avid sports fan. In addition to Georgia football, Truett followed the Atlanta Braves and attended the Masters Golf Tournament for many years. He never met a stranger and made new friends up to the end of his long, well-lived life. Survivors include his two daughters, Susan Wood and Cindy Wood, both of Augusta. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Riverfront Detachment #1132 of the Marine Corps League. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Sunday evening from 5 until 6. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com

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Truett Edward Wood

May 28, 1924 - September 15, 2012