Donnie Rhoden Trotter, 67, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at his residence.
Born in Saluda County and a son of the late Willie A. "Dub" Trotter and Mary Rhoden Thomas, he was the husband of Janice Rodgers Trotter. Mr. Trotter was a retired truck driver with Knight Industries and Ryder System Inc. He was a huge rodeo fan and was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Janice Rodgers Trotter, a daughter, April Wix (Fenley) of Newberry, a son, Brandon Lee Rhodes of Ward, a sister, Joye Cook (Carl) of Livingston, TX, four grandchildren, Austin Merchant (Allyson), Chole Evans, Jasalyn Evans and Bridget Rhodes, a special nephew, Keevin Glaze of Ward, a special great-niece, Sabrina Glaze and two nephews, Jason Martin and Todd Martin.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Regency Hospice and Belinda Jones for their love and care.
Mr. Trotter was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Martin, a son, Donnie R. Trotter, Jr. and a stepfather, B.M. Thomas.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Sunday evening at Ramey Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at Richland Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Hurt Family Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Richland Springs Baptist Church, 1895 Duncan Rd., Ward, SC 29166 or to Regency Hospice, 105 Summerwood Way, Suite D, Aiken, SC 29803.
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