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Wilmot Riley Obituary
He was a 1955 graduate of Dreher High School and a member of the Dark Horsemen. He graduated from Presbyterian College in 1959 where he was on the golf team and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He joined the U.S.Army as a career officer and served his country in Vietnam. In February 1970, he received the Silver Star for valor during a 1969 mission in Vietnam. He also received the Bronze Star/Purple Heart/VietnamCross of Gallantry/Air Medal. He served as apublic affairs officer and Air Defense Artillery Officer. He received a Master of Arts from Central Michigan University in 1979. Upon retirement he became Assistant Head Master/Commandant of Cadets at Camden Military Academy. He eventually retired to his favorite spot, Edisto Beach, S.C., where he and his wife opened a giftshop "Sandy's." He was a past president of the Edisto Lions Club. Trotti had a zest for life and enjoyed hunting, fishing/crabbing and reading. He was especially proud of his heritage, as family was everything to him.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, daughters: Gwen Kittrell (Alan), Julia Eleanor Eargle (Steve), Catherine Smith (Robert), Lynn Dowler (Kris), Suzanne Flores (Ric), Shanan Burnside (John) and Audrey Offenstein, 13 grandchildren: Dylan, Meredith, Brantley, Andrew, Emily, Noah, Katelyn, Brandon, Keaton, Conor, Erin, Abby and Alexandra, two great-grandchildren: Josiah, Aiden; sisters: Dorothy Riley Britton and Julia Riley Algie (Jimmy), nieces: Lindsey, Carolyn, Jamie, Katherine, and five cousins. Trotti was predeceased by granddaughter, McKenzie Kittrell.
A special mention of all the loving care given to "Dad" by daughter, Audrey Riley Offenstein, and her daughter, Alexandra.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 25, 2012, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Edisto, S.C. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Swallow Savannah Cemetery in Allendale, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Dale Randolph
February 29, 2012
At Camden Military Academy Trotti was not only a perfect Commandant but a kind and gentle man. As a faculty officer I shared with him those years in the '80s. I didn't know he had been a hero but he honored me as a friend.
My deepest sympathy to Sandy. God bless you all.
Loriane Stanley & Family
February 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss. May God comfort you and bring you peace.
February 22, 2012
Dear Sandy and family, I am sorry I am not in SC now to be with you for the services. I know you have all been through a lot and how much you loved Trotti. His friends are all proud to have known Trotti and proud of his service to our country. When we were growing up in Allendale, Trotti was our leader in everything. We spent hours playing Army and Navy on our front porch, perfect battleship. So many good memories...
Connie P. Martin
Kelly Fulmer
February 22, 2012
Trotti, you will never be forgotten. I was once told you feared that you would not be remembered, too many people loved you for you to ever be forgotten. You were a hero and who would have known all you did for your country as you were such a humble soul....I will miss you and especially your dry sense of humor.
Alice Riley
February 22, 2012
RIP, Trotti
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