Wilbert G. Trusty, Sr.

WILBERT GORDON TRUSTY, SR., the son of the late Mr. Edward Trusty Sr. and Mrs. Estella Holmes-Trusty, departed this earth on July 31, 2016. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 24, 1929 at 420 Somerset Street. Will was one of six children with three siblings preceding him in death: sister Helen, brothers Robert and Harry. He was educated in the Baltimore Public School System graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School on June 16, 1948. While attending Dunbar he earned letters in four sports Football, Basketball, Track, and Softball, winning an athletic scholarship to Hampton University. Will was drafted in the Army during the Korean War on August 07, 1951 and was honorably discharged on August 06, 1953. Will married his childhood sweetheart, Grace Ruth Price Trusty, on February 20, 1952 ending with her demise on August 20, 2003 after 51 years of marriage. Out of this marriage was Wilbert Jr., Carolyn Ann (deceased), Melvin, Gregory, and Sherman Sr. Will became very depressed after the death of his wife Grace and his daughter Carolyn who were the shining stars of his life. Will loved to be involved in sports beginning at an early age on the playgrounds of schools #116 and #139. He was a member of the Harmony Aces, Hornets, Ravens and the Intenders, all of East Baltimore. Will and his wife loved to have family gatherings starting with the family reunion in 1955 in Cherry Hill. Will had employment with the Post Office, Mutual Chemicals, G.E. Locke Insulators and the Department of Housing-Baltimore City where he retired after 37 years of employment on August 26, 1993. Will loved going to Myrtle Beach in the summer with his family. Will was a member of Fountain Baptist where he loved to hear Pastor Ford preach, then Dr. Chambers and now the present Preachers. Will had a dedicated special friend Mrs. Livers who was willing to console him when he would have depressing moments. Mrs. Livers has been his consistent companion for many years. Will leaves to mourn: his four sons; brother, Edward “Hank,”; sister, Irene “Sissy”; his daughters-in-law, Deborah L., Deborah P., Frazia and Wendy who made sure he was eating properly; granddaughters, Angelyta

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Wilbert G. Trusty, Sr.

September 24, 1929 - July 31, 2016