Fred Alfred Truex II

Fred Alfred Truex II, 68, passed away on February 12, 2022. Fred was born in Ravenna Ohio on January 3, 1954 to loving parents Fred and Donna Truex. He was a 1972 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio.   Fred was married to the love of his life Susan for a wonderful 50 years. Fred and Susan moved their family from Ohio to Texas in 1990 and have been here ever since. He worked at Alltel Corporation for 38 years.   Fred was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Fred was a Divemaster and got to scuba dive at different places all over the world. He also actively enjoyed hunting and fishing. Family meant the world to Fred.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents and his son Joseph Anthony Truex.

Left to cherish his life are his beloved wife: Susan ‘Sue’ Truex; sons: Fred M Truex and Greg Truex (Jessica); daughters: Michelle Sheldon (Ian) and Amanda Rhoades (Josh); sisters: Deborah Secrest and Tami Carmer. He had 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details will be announced by the family.

14 comments

  1. I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Truex’s passing. I only got to meet him one time in Alpine, Tx. He and his wife were very sweet people and fun to be with.

    Cathie Hope
  2. Fred was one of my all time favorite bosses and also a very good friend, I will certainly miss him.

    Randy Ritchie
  3. Truly sending condolences to you Mrs. Truex and family . We will continually pray for you and your family. May the Holy Spirit give you peace and strength during this time.
    Love ,
    Irvin and Pam Huckaby

    Pam Huckaby
  4. Sue Truex and family you have my deepest sympathy,I’m so sorry to hear of your loss keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

    Millie Arbaugh
  5. Sue may heart is breaking for you.and your entire family. I was so lucky to have known him over 50 years

    Cindy Carmichael
  6. Mr. Truex was the man! I will miss him, dearly. Thank you guys for always treating myself and family so welcome. I am so sorry to hear this.

    Matt Goleman
  7. We are so saddened for your loss. Fred was so fun loving and I know how much family meant to him. I pray you all may be gently comforted and know you will all meet again in time.

    Cheryl and James Beesley
  8. Our prayers and thoughts are with Sue and all the family during this time of grief. Fred was one of the best bosses i have had through the years. We had many a laugh and fun time back in the day. You will be truly missed by me and the rest of the phone company family.

    Larry and Viva Burk
  9. Sue Truex and family . So sorry to hear about Fred’s passing . I will truly miss a good friend over the past 30 years since you all moved to Texas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Lyndell Nixon
  10. Oh my sweet Jesus, Gary and I wanted to come and visit Fred and his family now that we have retired and our health was getting better. They grew up together and he had no closer friendship than with Fred. We morn his loss greatly and send all our love to the whole family and especially to you Susan.

    Gary and Melanie Eagle
  11. We are so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. Sending love and prayers for you all.

    John and Donna Vallance
  12. My parents, Gail and Kay Carnahan, were great friends with Fred’s parents. All of us kids played together and made wonderful memories as children in Kent, Ohio.

    Our most-sincere sympathy for all who love Fred.

    Helen and Rick Burdette

    Helen Burdette
  13. My deepest sympathies for your family.

    Jayne Crabtree
  14. Dear Sue,
    So sorry to you and the family for the loss of your beloved husband Fred. He was always so kind and friendly, every time I was with him and the family! May God give you peace, knowing he is free of pain and in a happy place .

    Carol Leamon

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