James Andrew Trusley, 87, a resident of Carrollton, Texas, went home to be with our passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born on October 16, 1927 in Hanna, Oklahoma, to Oliver and Pearl Trusley. James married the love of his life, Opal Graves, on November 11, 1954.James Andrew Trusley, 87, a resident of Carrollton, Texas, went home to be with our passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born on October 16, 1927 in Hanna, Oklahoma, to Oliver and Pearl Trusley. James married the love of his life, Opal Graves, on November 11, 1954.James served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1945-1946 and the U.S. Army in 1949-1951, 1956-1957, 1959-1979, retiring in 1979. He served at various times in Japan, Germany, Vietnam, and Johnston Island. He earned the following honors during his time of service: Army Occupation Medal, Japan; WWII Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Aircraft Crewman Badge; Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal (5th Award); Republic of Vietnam with Palm; Meritorious Service Medal. He served in the 45th Infantry Division; Advisory T M 75; 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment; 267th Chemical Co.; participated in the Vietnam Advisory Campaign; VN Defensive Campaign; VN Counter Offensive, Phases V and TET 69 Counter Offensive. He also did contract work for the Environmental Protection Agency checking waste sites to make sure they were up to code.James was a member of First Baptist Church, Carrollton, Texas. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for over fifty years. He loved to travel, especially back to Oklahoma to visit his friends and family. He enjoyed reading the newspaper and working crossword puzzles. He also loved sports, but particularly enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.James was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William Trusley and Oliver Trusley; two sisters, Lois Trusley and Mary Pasher; and his wife of over sixty years. He is survived by his brother, Ron Trusley; sister, Billye Martin; sister, Shirley Dearing; sister, Evelyn Alexander; son, Jim Trusley; son, Bobby Trusley; son, Michael Trusley, and wife, Janet; several nieces and nephews; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.Funeral Services will be on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church Carrollton, 2400 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, Texas 75006.Following the service will be the interment with military honorsat 1:30 pm at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.Please send the family condolences and share memories on this website.