Christopher Von Truitt, great father, friend
Christopher Von Truitt, 52, of Millsboro, passed away with his family by his side Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington.
Chris was born in Cordell, Okla., to the late George C. and Linda F. Hawley Truitt. He is preceded by his best friend Tim Cannon.
Although Chris was born in Oklahoma, his parents moved to Delaware when he was about 2 months old, and he has lived in Millsboro since then. He graduated from Sussex Central High School Class of 1989. Chris played Little League in Millsboro, and during his school years, he played baseball and basketball for Sussex Central. Chris’s son and daughter were the apples of his eye, and his world revolved around their events. He spent a lot of time at the Millsboro Little League field as a proud father watching and cheering from the sidelines. He was a member of the Good Ole Boy Foundation and former past treasurer of Millsboro Town Council. Chris was known to be a happy person who had a sentimental side as well. He was a great father and friend who will be dearly missed.
Chris is survived by his son, Coulter Truitt and his wife Jordan, and his daughter, Emily Truitt, all of Millsboro. He also leaves behind a special friend and companion, Lisa Truitt; his canine companion, Chili; grand-felines, Simba and Kiara; and six grand-dogs, Maverick, Xena, Otis, Bruin, Banx and Oscar. Chris is survived by longtime buddies Kenny Warrington, Albert Brewington, Troy Rogers and Chris Cannon; along with extended family members and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Millsboro Fire Hall, 109 E. State St., Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Christopher’s memory to Lead Your K9 LLC, 1506 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961; Millsboro Little League, P.O. Box 674, Millsboro, DE 19966; or Town of Millsboro Dog Park, P.O. Box 322, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.