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1918 - 2011
 Rev. Robert Ernest Trotter, 92, of Huntington, husband of Patricia Taylor Trotter, went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday May 22, 2011, at St. Marys Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Minister Randy Lavender and Minister Tim Linick. Burial will follow in Taylor Cemetery, Huntington. Rev. Trotter was born June 7, 1918 in Northern Ireland to the late Richard Harvey and Annie Scott Trotter. He was a dedicated man of God who was brought to the United States by his mentor Evangelist Leonard Ravenhill. Rev. Trotter spent 17 years as a minister at Wesleyan Chapel in Beckley, WV. He was also an English Professor at the Kansas City Bible College. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Additional survivors include a step daughter Beth Johnson; two sisters and his very close friends Kenny Crook and Brother I. C. Holland. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Glenna Bragg
Sunday May 29, 2011 at
11:00 PM
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We would like to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of Rev. Trotter. He was our pastor at Wesleyan Chapel for 17 years and you would never meet a better Christian man. When our father and husband passed away he was there thru everything. We always loved to hear him talk of Ireland and was amazed at how he remembered all the dates even in his later years. He is a man that will surely be missed by everyone who knew him or came in contact with him. Our deepest sympathy, Irene, Glenna, Herbert, and Henry Bragg of Beckley, WV. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Howard Robinson
Friday May 27, 2011 at
3:41 PM
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Time has lost a very Godly and interesting man. My first memory of Bro. Trotter was in February of 1966 or 1967 when I traveled with him from my hometown, Winfield, KS to the Hobe Sound, FL campmeeting. That was quite an interesting trip - sandwiched between him and one of the three women we were making the trip with. I can still remember his Irish brogue conversations with those in the front seat, while I was trying to maintain my seatspace as he edged my direction to better be able to converse with those in the front seat. When the campmeeting was over we parted ways for a number of years until once again our path's crossed at Kansas City College and Bible School when I attended college and he was one of the teachers. He was a very wonderful, Godly man and has always held special significance to me. We have lost him, but heaven has gained a treasure.
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Jack Smith
Friday May 27, 2011 at
9:21 AM
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Rev. Trotter was one of my college professors at Kansas City College and Bible School. At that time he also lived in the Men's Dorm with the students. What great memories of those days!! He was a respected minister, and Bible scholar. He always had a warm smile and encouraging words. His stories will be told in preacher circles until Jesus comes! He is now basking in the presence of the Lord he loved, and we look forward to a great reunion someday soon!!
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Stephen Powell
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
10:12 PM
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So very sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. He was a true man of God and a friend to all who met him. His memory will live long beyond the day of his entrance into heaven.
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Larry & Penny Austin
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
7:11 PM
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So sorry for your loss, I always loved Bro. Trotter, he was so pleasant to be around.
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mannix porterfield
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
6:23 PM
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ttuly one of god's more faithful servants has been promoted, and is now in the presence of the lord. rev. trotter was more than just another pastor, however. for the past four decades, he has been a steadfast friend, one of the best one could hope for in this life. he will be missed. my condolonces to his surviving family and his many friends.
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Sherwin Finch
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
2:05 PM
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Sad to hear of your loss. But Ernie was a special friend to our family and what a great long life he was given. "We shall meet again" is so true.
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Jill (Rigsby) Briggs
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
1:12 PM
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Ernie was a great and Godly man. I knew him many years, while he dated my Aunt Deloris Rigsby Trotter. I remember attending their wedding and how sweet he was with her. She loved him dearly. He came to many family functions. After my aunt's passing, my boys and I visited him in Beckley. He took great interest in them. Such an intelligent man. My husband enjoyed talking with him about Ireland. You will be missed Ernie. Condolences to the family.
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Ramona Irvin
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
10:04 AM
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My condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Trotter.He was a resident of The Bayberry in Beckley W.V.for a short while,We enjoyed his presence and wonderful attitude about life.The Staff and myself will never forget him.
RamonaIrvin,
Director
The Bayberry
Retirement Inn
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Kathy Roberts
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
8:49 AM
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I never got to meet Br. Trotter, but I've know him a few years through Br. Barry Holland & Br. Junior Sowards. They both spoke very highly of him and enjoyed his preaching immensely. They would talk about what a great soldier for the Lord he was. He will be missed by all who knew him, but Heaven will be a little brighter with his presence there.
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