James Parker "Jimmy" Trivette

Jimmy Trivette
Oct. 26, 1936 - May 30, 2011
La Grange
James Parker "Jimmy" Trivette, 74, of the Institute Community, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. Jimmy was born October 26, 1936 in Boone to the late James Blaine Trivette and Selma Hardy Trivette. Jimmy graduated from Atlantic Christian College. He served as Director of Physical Education at Caswell Center for fifteen years and later worked as a poultry farmer retiring in 1999. Jimmy was a lifelong member of Institute United Methodist Church. Jimmy has been an active participant at the Lenoir Memorial Hospital Wellness Center since 1999 and served as a volunteer basketball coach at North Lenoir High School for several years. Jimmy was an avid NCSU basketball fan and Boston Red Sox baseball fan. Jimmy enjoyed traveling, painting collectibles and cherished time spent with family and good friends.
A service to celebrate Jimmy's life will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. from Institute United Methodist Church with Dr. Mallie Hinnant officiating.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of fifty one years, Mary Ann Williamson Trivette; three daughters, Kimberly Trivette Miller and husband, Greg of Raleigh, Karen Trivette Cannell and husband, Jeff of New York, Jennifer Trivette Sledge and husband, Kevin of Morehead City; two adorable grandsons, Parker Miller and Trevor Sledge; his extended family of brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Mary Ellen Williamson of Florida, Ilene and Johnny Johnson of La Grange, Johnny and Edna Williamson of La Grange.
The family will receive friends Thursday following the service of remembrance and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to Institute United Methodist Church, c/o Wiley Dawson, 3084 Byrd Road, La Grange, NC 28551. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.