Lane Nicholls Trueblood

LANE NICHOLLS TRUEBLOOD
May 10, 2000 – February 19, 2021

Our beloved LANE NICHOLLS TRUEBLOOD left this world on February 19, 2021 to now shine his light in heaven. He was born on May 10, 2000 as our millennial child, the first of 3 amazing children that blessed the Trueblood home. He was so very loved by his family and friends with his enduring smile and magical laugh that touched so many along his all too short life journey.

Lane was fascinated by technology and had an amazing gift of being able to create, design and repair electronics and anything mechanical. He was adventurous and always excited to ride the fastest rollercoaster, climb the highest mountain and had no fear. He was curious and loving and he had a passion for seeing the world one day and exploring every corner. At an early age, his talents and pitch perfect voice were showcased in many musicals and plays. Those gifts continued to be highlighted by performing with the Chattanooga Boys Choir which then took him onward to Nashville and all across Canada.

Lane was mischievous and fun. His true intellect would engage you for hours as he shared his ideas, his thoughts and his dreams. He made you laugh without trying and then would get so caught up in all and just laugh with you. He had a spirit that shined so bright that it would take over any room he entered. His special bond with his grandmother, fondly known as Gigi – a name that he started because he couldn’t quite say Granny. It gives us peace to know that they are now together looking over us all and guiding us on our path.

Lane is survived by his sister Lexi Trueblood, brother Luke Trueblood and his parents Dan and Denise Trueblood of McDonald, Tennessee. He is loved and will be missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from around the country. A memorial service is scheduled at 5:00PM at First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland and will be followed by a Celebration of Life starting at 6:30PM at the Trueblood home on May 1, 2021. All those who wish to join us to celebrate Lane are welcome.

To continue to celebrate his legacy, we will be soon announcing a scholarship and further foundation in his name to support those dealing with mental illness. In the meantime, in lieu of flowers we have set up a GoFundMe account for donations to his scholarship which will in turn support others in need.

Please visit our GoFundMe Account at: https://gofund.me/d22f8d31

His starring role as the infamous George Bailey of “It’s a Wonderful Life” spoke of the realization that he had a place in this world by saying “Strange isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. And when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

“Always loved. Never forgotten. Forever missed”