Timothy James Truett

Timothy James Truett of Bethesda, MD passed away on November 27, 2024 at age 64. He was born on August 5, 1960 in the small town of Blackshear, GA. Tim grew up in Clifton Forge VA, a small town of 3,800 people in the Blue Ridge mountains north of Roanoke VA and lived in suburban MD, outside of Washington, D.C., for most of his adult life.

A lifelong fondness for and acquisition of knowledge earned him the nickname of "the computer who wore tennis shoes." His collection of nonfiction books reflected his interests in space, rockets, science, philosophy, world religions, computers, information technology, human behavior, conservation and more. He was also a big science fiction fan, especially books written by Issac Asimov.

In high school, Tim built a telescope, had his photograph of Comet Kohoutek published in the local paper, and was among the first to report a super nova to Sky & Telescope magazine. He also used his photography skills to take a photo of a hubcap he threw in the air and convince his younger brother Ben's friends it was a photo of an UFO. They believed him.

Tim earned a BS in Computer Science from VA Tech in Blacksburg, VA. His career in information technology included manufacturing electronic components, programing, and becoming a federal Contracting Officer (COR) for Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) where Tim managed large scale IT contractors hired to work for CMS.

At CMS, Tim was involved in CMS's contribution to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. The CMS mission was very important to Tim. Per their website, "CMS is a federal agency that provides health coverage to more that 160 million through Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS works with the entire health care community to improve quality, equity and outcomes in the health care system." Tim periodically worked part time at CMS during his 5 year illness.

Nature conservation was also very important to Tim. To be a part of the solution to climate change, Tim trained to become a Climate Reality Leader with former U.S. VP Al Gore's nonprofit The Climate Reality Project. He wholeheartedly supported the Climate Reality Project's mission to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. 

Until his illness, Tim was active in the Bethesda Toastmasters club.

Tim is survived by his wife Victoria Faz, sister Amelia Truett, brother Ben Truett, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and niece. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts.

A private graveside service was held at Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery. In addition, a Remembrance event is planned. Details will be posted as they become available.

We invite you to join us in celebrating Tim's life on this dedicated webpage. Your condolences, stories, and pictures will be cherished by the family and will provide comfort during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Casey House Hospice (Montgomery County MD), The Climate Reality Project or The Nature Conservancy.