Howell Dale Truslow

Howell Dale Truslow, 86, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Avante, surrounded by the family that he loved.  He was born August 9, 1929 in Nelson County to Althea Truslow. He was raised by his grandparents, Lillie and Austin Truslow.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, his twin, Howe, Grafton, Hartwell, Owen, Arthur and Forest and four sisters, Mildred, Patricia, Hallie and Juanita.

Prior to his retirement, he was a faithful employee of E. I. DuPont for 37 years. He was an Army veteran and served in Germany, Japan and Korea. He was an avid hunter and bowler.

On February 19, 1952, he married the love of his life, Barbara; they shared 64 years of happiness.  He was a wonderful husband, father and Pawpaw.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara and five children, Sharon and Kemp Lowe, Linda and Wes Eavey, Cindy and Donnie Clinedinst, Ricky and Brenda Truslow and Teresa and Jerry Lowery; his twelve grandchildren, Robbie and Kayla Lowe, Bo and Lili Bryant, Donny and Heather Clinedinst, Carla and Darrell Byrd, Ricky and Sommer Truslow, Jenny Truslow, Melissa and Bernie Christian, Barbara Craig, Leslie and Thomas Puckett and Tracy Piner; his sixteen great-grandchildren.  He also leaves behind a great number of nieces and nephews and his siblings, Jean, George, Bobby and Mabel (Peaches).

There will be a gathering for family and friends at the home of his daughter, Sharon, 103 Annadale Lane, Stuarts Draft, on Wednesday, July 20th from 6-9 PM.  At Howell’s request he is being cremated.

Family and friends may share memories and condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.

Charlton and Groome Funeral Home is serving the family.

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