George Coulter Truitt, 61

MILLSBORO - George Coulter Truitt, of Millsboro, passed away on May 18, 2009. He was 61. George was born in Lewes, to the late George Edwin and Beatrice Dorey Truitt. He was a United States Air Force veteran, and was a retired corrections officer with 30 years of service. He served on the Millsboro Town Council for 7 years, and 6 years as the Millsboro Police Commissioner. He also served on the Millsboro Little League Board for 10 years. George was a member of the Hope Lodge Masonic Temple in Laurel, American Legion Post #19, and VFW Post 7422 in Millsboro. George is survived by his wife Linda Truitt, son Christopher and wife Lisa of Millsboro; brothers, Arnold Truitt and wife Barbara of Georgetown, Thomas Truitt and wife Lora of Port Angeles, Wash.; and sister, Judy Rogers of Laurel; two grandchildren, Martin Coulter Truitt, and Emily Alissa Truitt; several step brothers, and a large number of friends, extended family and professional associates. A Memorial Service was held Friday May 22, at Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro, where Pastor Robert Hudson and Rev. Larry Lily officiated. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Millsboro Little League, P.O. Box 674 Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.