Ernest W. Trotter, 88, of Lexa, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home. He was born February 25, 1934, in Drew County, to the late Thomas Henry Trotter and Ethel Cater Trotter.
He was a shipyard welder in Houston, and a Garden City, Kan. irrigation worker for Brown Root, Inc. He retired as a tire builder with Mohawk Rubber Company in West Helena. He was a United States Army Korean War veteran and was of the Assembly of God faith. Mr. Ernest enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Frankie Trotter, Russell Trotter, Cleo Cash, May Knight and Clay Trotter.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Peggy June Robinson Trotter of Lexa; three children, Angela Ray (John Guszak) of Capistrano Beach, Calif., Ernest Steven Trotter (Debbie) of Poplar Grove, and Brett Trotter of Hope; one sister Ida Cosby, Paragould; grandchildren Avery and Caitlyn Ray; Steven and Jeffrey Trotter, Jessica Pipkin and Pamela Kellum; seven great grandsons; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 pm Friday, October 7, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial following in Campground Cemetery. There was a visitation one hour before the funeral service at the funeral home. Please sign his guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com
