James Brown Trotter

James B. Trotter, 92, Raytown, MO went to his heavenly home October 17, 2016. Jim was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Gallatin, Mo. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty, of 70 years, sons, Jim (Sandy), Jay (Shelley), Lee (Cherlyn), 17 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nelle Trotter, a brother Theo, sister Betty Jean, a son Mark, one granddaughter, one great-grandchild and two daughters-in-law. He was a member of Blue River Church of Christ and served as an elder for 25 years. He was very interested in India missions and made many trips there. He had a desire to serve his country and joined the Naval Air Corp in WWII. Unfortunately, he contracted tuberculosis and received a medical discharge from the Navy. He attended Univ. of MO. and graduated from Univ. N.M. receiving a degree in Business Administration. He then worked for GMAC in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. He moved the family to Independence, MO. in 1965 where he accepted a job as an Asst. VP at Commerce Bank. He was one who never met a stranger. He loved people and always enjoyed a good story. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed special events and talking to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about fishing, golf and church. He loved golf and played till 90 years old. He also loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping. This translated to him being a park ranger in the summers while in college at Lassen Volcanic Park and Mt. Rainer National Park in California. He also served as a temporary park ranger in retirement at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. He and Betty enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and taking cruises. Celebration of his life will be at Blue River Church of Christ, in Lee’s Summit, MO. on October 22, 2016. Visitation is at 2:30pm with memorial to follow at 4pm. Memorials may be made to Blue River Church of Christ, Lee’s Summit, MO., Hospice of KC or Harding University, Searcy, AR.