Tony Trotter

June 20, 1959 - August 30, 2020

Tony Trotter, son of Gracie Owens, was born June 20, 1959 in Willamette, Connecticut. As a young boy, Tony grew up in Waynesville and has resided in Waynesville, Buckhorn, and Laquey. He moved to Tucson, Arizona and recently returned to Missouri. Tony worked for Abbott Insulation for 10 years and later had the opportunity to own and operate the business, which he did for another 10 years. During that time, Tony met and married Cathy Fletcher, and during their marriage was blessed with three sons: Joey, Josh, and Cory. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed being outdoors while fishing, farming and deer hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Tony passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics of Columbia, Missouri having attained the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Tony leaves to cherish his memory, his three sons: Joseph Matthew Trotter, Joshua Anthony Trotter and Cory Nathaniel Trotter, all of Waynesville, MO; one brother: Lewis Trotter and wife Georgie of Newburg, MO; two nephews: Frank Worrell and Lenny Trotter; one niece: Shereeca Trotter; other relatives and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his mother: Gracie Owens; and one brother: Lee Trotter. Services were held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville with Rev. Don Leggett officiating. The songs “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding and “Tired of Being Alone” by Al Green were played. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tony Trotter and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.