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Guy Everett Truitt

Birth	:	2 Jul 1875 Greenup County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 1938 Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6685982, -95.4443970
Description	:	GUY E. TRUITT. To the real lover of nature there is no vocation known to mankind which furnishes more interesting possibilities than the nursery business. Developments in recent years along this line have been as wonderful as they were formerly unexpected and unbelievable. Yet even to the man who labors faithfully to maintain high standards already established there is that satisfaction in accomplishment possible only when an individual works in collaboration with nature and the elements of creation. Kansas has had its full quota of earnest, painstaking men in this vocation who have delighted in their labor and have contributed... Read More	GUY E. TRUITT. To the real lover of nature there is no vocation known to mankind which furnishes more interesting possibilities than the nursery business. Developments in recent years along this line have been as wonderful as they were formerly unexpected and unbelievable. Yet even to the man who labors faithfully to maintain high standards already established there is that satisfaction in accomplishment possible only when an individual works in collaboration with nature and the elements of creation. Kansas has had its full quota of earnest, painstaking men in this vocation who have delighted in their labor and have contributed liberally to the well-being of the community, but few concerns have enjoyed a longer or more prosperous career than the Chanute Nurseries, which have enlisted the activities of two generations, and which are now being conducted at Chanute under the able management of Guy E. Truitt, a man who is perfectly and sincerely in sympathy with his work. Mr. Truitt was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, July 2, 1876, and is a son of James and Ella E. (Griece) Truitt, and is of English descent. His father was also a native of Kentucky, born in 1838, and was reared on a farm, where he learned to love and understand the works of nature. During his youth he engaged in farming, but gradually turned his attention more and more to the nursery business. When the Civil war came on he enlisted in the Home Guards, but saw little service, and when peace was declared went happily and contentedly back to the cultivation of his plants, his shrubs and his trees. In 1878 he came to Chanute as a pioneer, having become impressed with the possibilities of this region, and not long thereafter founded the Chanute Nurseries. His start was a small one, if compared with business enterprises of the present day, but through persistent labor and with the help of his growing sons he built it up to large proportions, and the business became recognized as one of the city's regular institutions and one which contributed to Chanute's prestige. Mr. Truitt passed away at Chanute in February, 1914, universally respected and esteemed, a man whose life among the growing things had put his heart into attune with nature's best moods and had developed his natural qualities of sympathy and kindliness. Mr. Truitt was a stanch republican, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married in Kentucky to Miss Ella E. Griece, who was born in 1842, in Ohio, and who survives her husband and resides at Chanute. They became the parents of five children, as follows: a son who died in infancy; William, who was associated with his father and brothers in the nursery business and died at Chanute in March, 1914; May, who conducts the greenhouse at No. 219 North Steuben Avenue, the only one in Chanute, where there are 35,000 square feet of glass; Walter, a resident of Chanute, who was formerly connected with the nursery business with his father and brothers; and Guy E. Guy E. Truitt was educated in the public schools of Chanute, and was graduated from the high school here with the class of 1894. At that time he accepted a position with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, in the service of which line he continued for a period of twelve years, then entering the nursery business with his father and his brothers, William and Walter. Mr. Truitt is now the sole owner of the business, which he has developed into large proportions. The storage plant is situated at No. 28 East Chestnut Street, and its dimensions are 57x112 1/2 feet and 97x112 1/2 feet, the offices being located in the same building. The stock, which includes all manner of trees, fruits, bushes, shrubs, vegetables, flowers and plants, is grown all around Chanute, and is shipped all over the United States, the Chanute Nurseries having a lively market in practically every state in the Union. Many of these products are grown on Mr. Truitt's own farm, a handsome, well-cultivated tract of 120 acres, lying two miles south of Chanute, where he has all the latest improvements and most modern machinery. He has experimented in the growing of various products and has been successful in producing some new varieties. Mr. Truitt is a republican, but not an office seeker, although he has always been ready to contribute of his services in the advancement of public-spirited movements. He is affiliated fraternally with Cedar Lodge No. 103, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; Chanute Chapter No. 21, Royal Arch Masons; Chanute Commandery No. 44, Knights Templar; and Chanute Lodge No. 806, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Truitt was married at Emporia, Kansas, in 1906, to Miss Nellie C. Smith, daughter of W. B. and Josephine (Truitt) Smith, of Emporia, the latter being a distant relative of the Truitt family of this notice. Mr. Smith is a foreman in the employ of L. W. Lewis, a bridge contractor. Mr. and Mrs. Truitt reside in their pleasant home at No. 503 N. Highland Avenue. Transcribed from volume 4, pages 2084-2085 of A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans Chanute Tribune September 12, 1938, Page 6 Guy Truitt Is Dead Nurseryman Became Chanute Resident 60 years Ago Guy Everett Truitt, 63 years old, a resident of Chanute since 1878, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at his home south of Chanute at 8:30 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Koch Brothers funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Fred shaw of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood. Mr. Truitt was born July 2, 1875, at Quincy, Ky., and came here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs James Truitt in March, 1878. He was graduated from the city schools and attended college at Emporia. He was secretary to F. C. Fox, superintendent of A. T. and S. F at Newton, for 12 years and returned here in 1904. He was then associated with his father and two brothers in the nursery business, and remained active in the business until the time of his death. He was married Sept 25, 1906 to Nell Smith of Emporia. Mr. Truitt was a member of the Masonic lodge. Survivors are his wife; a sister, May Truitt, Chanute, and a brother, Walter Truitt of Topeka. He is also survived by three nephews, seven great nephews and nieces and one great great niece. Sept 14, 1938, page 6 Truitt-Funeral services for Guy Truitt were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Koch Brothers funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Fred Shaw of the First Presbyterian church officiating. R. D. Worley, the Rev. L. E. Griffeth, Balford Breckbill and Earl Wingblade, accompanied by Mrs Dave Petterson, sang "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were Wilfred Cavaness, George Barcus, Ben Hupp, Albert Wakefield, Roy Schoepflin and Mose B. Shirley. The flowers were arranged by Faye Brownell, Mrs Alice P Green, Mrs. Cavaness, Mrs Ella Boschert and Mrs. Letha Hawkins. Burial was in Elmwood.

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Guy Everett Truitt death on 10 Sep 1938 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.6685982
Longitude: -95.4443970

Family Members:

Parent

James L. Truitt

(1834 - 1914)

Eleanor Elizabeth “Ella” Grice Truitt

(1842 - 1925)

Spouse

Nellie Clyde Smith Truitt

(1873 - 1945)

Siblings

William Martin Truitt

(1865 - 1914)

May E. Truitt

(1869 - 1957)

Walter S Truitt

(1872 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Park Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6672700, -95.4426700

2. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6791200, -95.4518500

3. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6748352, -95.4654007

4. Neosho County Memorial Park
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6610985, -95.4749985

5. Greenwood Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6674995, -95.4000015

6. Reeves Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6966553, -95.4754868

7. Union Valley Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6443443, -95.5068130

8. Winstead Family Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7176140, -95.4097240

9. Zion Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6899490, -95.5244064

10. Swede Center Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7186012, -95.5072021

11. Earlton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5977600, -95.4615600

12. Prairie View Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6819000, -95.3373700

13. New Light
Earlton, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6019900, -95.5160000

14. Crane Cemetery
Earlton, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6016998, -95.5158005

15. Cottage Grove Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7588920, -95.4447770

16. South Valley Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6124992, -95.3424988

17. Big Creek Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7035000, -95.3234200

18. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7757988, -95.4019012

19. Galemore Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7762100, -95.3973100

20. Shaw Cemetery
Shaw, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6156006, -95.3161011

21. Leanna Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7328600, -95.3240200

22. Urbana Cemetery
Urbana, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5530167, -95.3784103

23. Ellison Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7877998, -95.5242004

24. Rush Cemetery
Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6650696, -95.2595367