Earl Trammell

He was preceded in death by his sons Larry Trammell and David Trammell; his sisters Yvonne Stubbs, Betty Phillips and Virginia Fralic; his brother, Erskine Trammell and Wilburn (Half-brother).

He is survived by his sons, Fred Trammel (Celina), Rick Trammell, Terry Trammell, Mike Trammell (Lana) Jeff Higgins (Stepson), Luke (his blonde Lab and BEST FRIEND; his daughters, Cherie Mosley (Wayne),Teresa Griffitts (Rick) and daughter in law, Tara Trammell (David).

other survivors include his Grandchildren, Chad Trammell (Whitney), their children, Carlee and Hunter; Shelby Allred (Payton), Arleigh Quick, Tandi Rakestraw (Jeremy), their children C.J., Mary Grace and Ridge, Corey Trammell (Alicia), their son Warren; Tracy Trammell, his children Marley, Macie and Penelope; Savannah Mosley, Alyssa Jones (TY), Matthew Mosley, Connor Trammell. Kelly Taylor (Mike), their children Ryan, Brant, Aden, Liam, Rival and Destin; Shawna Finley (Zachary) their children Dathan and Colyn; Brandi Trammell, Tyler Trammell (Celda); Allison Farmer (Tony), their children Mackinzie and Brady; Amanda Peppers (Chad), their children Easton and Rylee. Also survived By Patricia Trammell (was his wife of 50 years).

Earl Trammell was a hardworking man who at a young age quit school to work and help his family make ends meet. He had determination and the will to make a better life for himself and his future. In the early part of 1960, He rented a four-car garage from a family member and started fixing wrecked vehicles. He had a skill that was like no other. He could fix anything. He could match any paint color just by looking at it, no measuring system just a keen eye for color. He could paint by hand a perfect pinstripe that was straight as an arrow. A few years later he loaded up his 1960 Chevrolet without a driver’s seat (he sat on a 5 gallon bucket) to open his first body shop “Foreign Car Paint and Body”. It was there that his

reputation flourished, and his business grew. In the early eighties he bought his dream building on 6th avenue South and was there until he retired in 2020. He loved to collect cars. He was a big Corvette fan and had many of them in his collection. He loved to cut grass and loved going to the beach. Earl taught people how to “Do Better, Be Better” and pushed you because he could see your potential. He was a part of so many people’s lives he was Dad, Grandad, Unc, Paw Paw, Pop, King Wormy, and Papa Smurf. He will truly be missed.

A visitation for Earl will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel.

Earl will be laid to rest in Oakwood Memorial Gardens, 2100 Moncrief Road, Gardendale, AL 35071.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Trammell family.