Lee Wayne Truluck, age 77, passed away at his home in Joplin, Missouri, Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Augusta, Georgia July 31, 1945. Lee worked for Tyson Foods for over 20 years. Prior to Tyson, he worked in the Plastics Manufacturing field holding titles of Supervisor to Plant Manager.

Lee and Linda met in June 1972 and were married in August 1972 in Sunnyvale, California. During their 50 years together, they resided in many states from the west coast to the east coast finally settling in the Ozarks in 1993. Lee is remembered for his devotion to his work, friends and family.  Always willing to lend a hand. He had a passion for motorcycles, guns, fishing and loved to tinker around the house. His presence will be solely missed by all who knew him, but they find comfort knowing he is received by our Heavenly Father.

He is survived by wife of 50 years, Linda Truluck; sons, Davin Truluck of Joplin, Missouri, Barrett Truluck of Colorado; daughter, Christy Truluck of Neosho; brother, Robert Truluck of Las Vegas; six grandchildren and a host of extended family.

Memorial gathering will be 2:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday, July 8,2023 at Heritage Funeral Home of Springdale, Arkansas.

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others."

Letter written by Connal Truluck, Lee's grandson.

I not only lost a grandfather but a dad and a best friend. The person I could always rely on in hard times and talk about sports, school and girls. Anything. No judgement came from him. He lived a life full of experiences that he loved to share with me and I loved to listen. He was the hardest working man I know. He taught me everything I know when it comes to being a man and treating women right. He always said "don't waste a tear on me I'm not worth it" but he's worth every tear. I will forever miss him and I wish I had just one more minute to hear his old stories. He loved to say "I'll teach you everything I know and you'll still know nothing." I didn't understand it when I was younger, but I do now. I love you grandpa. You were everything to me. I hope I get to see you again soon. Love you.

Connal Truluck