John Lawrence Trotter

John Lawrence Trotter obituary, Sweetwater, TN

John Lawrence Trotter

John Trotter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyker Funeral Homes - Kingston on Sep. 25, 2023.

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John Lawrence Trotter, age 58, of Kingston, TN passed away suddenly September 21, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his father Lawrence Harris Montgomery Trotter and is survived by his mother Leokadya Julia Trotter, sister Lizbeth Trotter Gargan/David William Gargan, sister Carol Lynn Runyan/William Wesley Runyan Jr., and nephews Wade Lawrence Gargan, Cully William Gargan, and his trusty dog Tucker. John graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John, IN as well as Purdue University in Hammond, IN. He enjoyed his antique cars, boating, fishing, and working on his property in Kingston and his property in Ontario, Canada. He liked to cook and often pulled together some very tasty meals. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Farragut Presbyterian Church in Farragut, TN, Sunday October 1st at 1:00 pm where Reverend Matt Niemen will be officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to come. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to a charity important to John, the Humane Society of Roane County – Detrease Kiser 4913 Stump Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the Trotter Family.

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John Donahue

February 1, 2024

I just learned of John's passing. I was saddened and stunned. John and I had worked together in Mechanicsburg, PA on a Navy Project. I really enjoyed John's company and his sense of humor at work. We also shared the love of cars and coming up with mechanical and software solutions. I feel terrible that John did not get more time to dance with the rest of us here. RIP my friend.

Joy Mauter

October 23, 2023

We had the best time together. I was talking to him about the Bible past months. Sending you all love. Joy

Dan Code

October 6, 2023

To the Trotter Family, please accept my condolences on the sudden passing of John.
We had these past few years become friends ,sharing time at our Camps on Ranger lake.
John was always a kind and pleasant person to be with and he will be missed as a good neighbor.

Karen Stinnett

September 26, 2023

Condolences to the family.

Karen Stinnett

Doug Nichols

September 26, 2023

John and I worked together on several projects for the Navy. We shared an interest in cars, became friends, and stayed in touch over the years. I'll miss his sense of humor, and his valuable advice on car purchases. My sincere condolences. He will be greatly missed.

Staff of J.S. Kyker & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. J.S. Kyker & Sons, Inc.

September 25, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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