Richard Arthur Truitt, age 74, of The Colony, Texas, passed away January 27, 2026. Richard was born January 17, 1952, in Amarillo Texas to Wilbur Henry and Elizabeth Earl (Lane) Truitt.
He is survived by his sons, David Truitt and wife, Andrea of Edmond, Oklahoma and Daniel Truitt of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Morgan Truitt, Michael Truitt, Jordan Truitt, Caitlyn Updegraff and husband, Jacob, and Trey Truitt; great-grandchild, Willow Updegraff; brother, Michael Truitt and wife, Melinda; sister, Tanya Truitt; niece, Holly Bell and husband, Brandon; nephew, Matthew Truitt and wife, Jade; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jaxon Bell, Elizabeth Bell, Luca Truitt, and Faye Truitt; and numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parent, Wilbur Henry and Elizabeth Earl Truitt and sister, Priscilla Truitt.
Richard’s life was defined by service, curiosity, and connection. As a student at John Marshall High School, he was a member of DECA and a wrestler, demonstrating early on his drive and discipline. As an adult, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an SP and K-9 handler, followed by years of dedicated service to his community as a deputy sheriff and K-9 handler, and reserve bomb squad member for Oklahoma County. He was also part of the search and rescue efforts following the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, a testament to his courage and commitment to others.
Throughout his life, Richard embraced new challenges and opportunities. He owned and operated several businesses, including a vinyl repair business, a police supply store and gun range, and a mortgage company, and he worked in many roles—from loan officer to manager to maintenance man—always willing to do whatever was needed.
Richard was well known for his wide range of interests and hobbies. Music was a lifelong passion, whether listening, playing, or reminiscing about his high school band days. He was a competitive pool player, a certified scuba dive master, and had a deep love for motorcycles—building bikes and trikes and riding his Harley to events like Daytona Beach and Sturgis or anywhere that allowed him to share the road with friends.
He often described himself as a “jack of all trades and master of none,” but those who knew him knew better. Richard taught others, often without realizing it, how to withhold judgment, show kindness, find humor, and look for the positive in every situation. He loved animals deeply and cherished his family, friends, children, and grandchildren above all else. Even during difficult times, he found a way to smile and reassure those around him that everything would be alright.
While Richard developed many practical skills throughout his journey, the ones he truly mastered were not measured by tools or titles. They were measured by his compassion, generosity, love for others, and the strength of his heart, a legacy that will live on in all who were blessed to know him.
He will be interred at the DFW National Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life will be held on February 27th at 2 pm at Hope Fellowship Church, 309 Main Street, Frisco, TX.