CHATHAM, NY – Truman Egleston, Jr., 82, Abstract Artist, passed away on March 30, 2014. Truman was born in Westfield, MA on October 14, 1931. He was the son of the late Esther Tanner and Truman Egleston, Sr.
Truman served with the U.S. Army from 1952-1955. He went on to be a Professor of Art at Boston State College and The University of Massachusetts, as well as guest professor at Northeastern, Framingham State and Harvard Universities, until 1987. Truman remained active, productive and innovative as a Minimalist.
Survivors include his loving partner, Cassandra Dooley; children, Mark Egleston and Tracy Egleston; grandchildren, Brian Leudesdorf and Laurel White; and nieces, Dayle and Lynne. Ronald Egleston, Geraldine Egleston Gutt and families, as well as many wonderful friends. Truman was predeceased by his sister, Beverlee Piascik.
A private memorial service for Truman will be held at Middle Farms Cemetery in May, 2014.
