Samuel Barth Leslie Trinite

Samuel Barth Leslie (Bunkie) Trinite, 79, died February 15 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sara Leavitt Camper Trinite. A graduate of Benedictine High School, Mr. Trinite worked at Dixie Sporting Goods for 16 years before founding Bunkie Trinite Trophies August 1, 1968. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #395, and the Greater Richmond Bowling Association. He was a charter member of the Richmond Bowhunter's Association, The Touchdown Club of Richmond, and the WORTS (Worn Out Retired Taskmasters Society). Mr. Trinite was an avid sportsman and loyal supporter of Benedictine and University of Richmond athletics. In 1990 he was inducted into the GRBA Hall of Fame, and named a Lifetime Member in 2003. In January he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement from The Touchdown Club. Other honors include the Bill Bennett Big Game Award from Virginia Bowhunters. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Helen Dorothy Britt; daughter, Leslie Camper Trinite and her husband, Charles B. Clark; two sons, Samuel Christopher Trinite and his wife, Barbara Jo Hollowell Trinite, Patrick Lee Trinite and his wife, Sandra Prather Trinite; two grandchildren, Matthew Patrick and Sarah Nicole Trinite; three brothers, Charles Eugene Trinite Jr. and his wife, Frances of Gaithersburg, Md., Donald Arthur Trinite Sr. and his wife, Dorothy of Great Falls, Va., Joseph Doherty Trinite Sr. and his wife, Gail of Reicherstown, Md.; three sisters, Anne McDonnell Kelly and her husband, George of Towson, Md., Frances Therese Forte of Baltimore, Md., Mary Virginia Bull and her husband, Jesse of Baltimore, Md.; and over 50 nieces and nephews. Mr. Trinite's faith, loyalty, generosity and sense of humor will always be an inspiration to those who loved him. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, with a Christian Wake at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, with interment at Westhampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund or Benedictine High School Scholarship Fund.