William Lewis "Bill" Truesdell, 74, of Lascassas passed away April 30, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Truesdell was the co-founder of the Lascassas Volunteer Fire Dept and served as Chief from 1972 to 1982. He was the founder and President of the Rutherford County Fire Department Association. Mr. Truesdell was a finalist in the Channel 5 Jefferson Award for outstanding community service. He was a former business owner of Fire Stop Fire and Safety Equipment and Truesdell Automotive. He was a retired Sgt from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department and was of the Catholic Faith.

Mr. Truesdell was preceded in death by his parents, William Lewis Truesdell, Sr. and Lillian Truesdell, and brother, Earl Litch. He is survived by his wife, Helen Truesdell of Lascassas; sons, Michael (Cheryl) Truesdell of Hudson, NH, Billy (Elizabeth) Truesdell of Brunswick, GA; daughter, Candi (Steve) McCluskey of Lascassas, TN; 9 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Eddie, Caroline, Hannah, Amanda, Megan, Diego, Kevin, Gregory, and Brian.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 2, 2008 beginning at 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Murfreesboro funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday May 3, 2008 at 11:00 am at Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Milton Cemetery. Active pallbearers are John Acton, Lee Young, Judy Denny, Jason Mathis, Alan Garner, Troy Terrinova, Preble Acton, and Chris Owens. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept, members of Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department, and friends in Alcoholics Anonymous. There will be a luncheon at Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department following the graveside service.

Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics, Attn: WebGifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-3604.

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