TRUSTY, John M. 76, of Springfield passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on September 8, 1928 to Newman and Nina (Jones) Trusty.  John proudly served 24 years in the United States 
Marine Corps. with one tour in World War II, two tours in Korea and four in Vietnam, 
before retiring at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in 1968.  He owned and operated an Exxon 
Station in Columbus, Ohio in the 70's and was Head Painter for the Springfield City Schools 
System in the late 80's and early 90's.  John was also a member of both the Springfield 
I.O.O.F. and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1034.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, 
Teresa; one son, Thomas Trusty; one daughter, Patricia Sammons; six step-children, 
Chuck Fitzpatrick, Kenny Reeder, tere. Walters, Barbara Redcay, Cindy Evoniuk and 
Tom Reeder;  one sister, Shirley Grusenmeyer; 19 grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Edd, Andy 
and Bill. 
Service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the JONES- KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL 
HOME. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Military honors and interment will be 
held at Rose Hill Burial Park Friday, April 29, 2005 at 1 p.m. SEMPER FI.

Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 4/24/2005.