Camden People - Truman F. Maples

TRUMAN FERRELL "HARRY" MAPLES was born in Wolfe City, Texas on July 8, 1938. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Corry DD-817 from 1957 through 1959 as an ICFN (Fireman, Interior Communications Electrician Striker).

Truman Maples was appointed to the Camden Fire Department, and graduated from Fire Academy in July of 1964. He was assigned to Engine Company 11 in the Cramer Hill section of Camden. After a few years he resigned and moved back to Texas. He did stay in touch with several of his companions from Engine 11.

Truman Ferrell Maples passed away in Texas on April 3, 2012. He had been suffering from a heart condition prior to his passing.

Camden Courier-Post
June 10, 1964

FIRE EQUIPMENT HAS CHANGED in Camden but the Smith family carries on into the third generation. Spencer Haines Smith III (left) and his father Spencer H. Smith Jr., examine picture if the old coal-burner the latter once drove. Young Smith was sworn in today as a member of the city fire bureau. The late Spencer H. Smith Sr. joined the department in 1914.

Earl Smith - Eutaw Avenue - Ernest Fagan - 35th Street - Truman F. Maples

Ennis Daily News * Ennis, Texas * April 5, 2012

Truman Ferrell Maples, age 73, passed away at his home on April 3, 2012.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall with Barry Morris officiating.
To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Obituary

Truman Maples

July 8, 1938 - April 3, 2012

Truman Ferrell Maples, age 73, passed away at his home on April 3, 2012. He was a member of the Ennis Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Maples of Palmer; son, Shawn Maples and his wife, Lisa of Haslet; two daughters, Kelli Ders and her husband Ronnie of Rockwall and Dawn Shaul and her husband Danny of Grand Prairie; sister, Trudy Miller of Elmo; grandchildren, Steven Michael Hoffman, Stephanie Shaul, Garrett Maples, Cody Shaul, and Dylan Maples.,

Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall with Barry Morris officiating.

To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.