Eldon Ray Trotman, born on December 4, 1925 to Charlie and Elizabeth Trotman (nee Pierce) passed away on April 14, 2012 surrounded by his family. He is one of nine children. Eldon is survived by his brother Franklin Trotman 90, sister Mary Elizabeth Ferguson 88. sister Audrey Harris 80, and sister Frances Sawyer 78, his daughter Stella Randolph, daughter Elda Rae Paugh, and son Robert Trotman. Eldon is the grandfather of eight children; Willetta Miller, Kirstie Touchay, Rae Lynn Flentie, Robert Trotman, Treva Oster, Geoffrey Randolph, Lindsay Endres and Billie Jo Paugh. Eldon has eighteen great grand children. Eldon loved to be in his garage building, a true craftsman. Eldon was a strong man who cared more than anything in the world about his family. His devotion and loyalty to his family will never be forgotten.