Kenneth Wade Trotter Sr.

Kenneth Wade Trotter Sr. obituary

Kenneth Wade Trotter Sr.

Kenneth Trotter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors - East Chapel on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Kenneth Wade Trotter, Sr., age 91, of McDonough, GA, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Curtis and Duffie Mae Hamby Trotter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Don Trotter; and son, Wade Farmer.

Mr. Trotter is survived by his loving wife of 45 Years, Lois Goddard Trotter; his children, Kenneth Wade Trotter, Jr., Andy Farmer, Tracy Farmer, and Susan Gaalema; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Kenneth's nickname by his friends was "Sonnie" and "Pop" to all his grandchildren. He graduated Decatur High School and upon graduation joined the United States Navy in 1952, serving 4 years. He was a member of the YAARAB Shrine Club for 50 years and also a member of the Panthersville Masonic Lodge 543. Kenneth was President and CEO of American Printing Finishers for 36 years and retired in the year 2000. He was a member of the Lake Spivey Senior Golf Club for many years; he loved to golf! He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.

No services are planned at this time. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

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