Robert Lee Trotter, 67, of Howe, Texas, died unexpectedly on December 19, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident nine days earlier. and passed later at the hospital due to surgery complications. His loss was completely unexpected, and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.
Mr. Trotter was born in Sherman, TX to Paul E. and Virginia Trotter. He briefly lived in Sherman until his family moved to Howe, TX. There he grew up spending most days outdoors playing with his brothers and sisters, picking on each other, which they all continue to do. Mr. Trotter graduated from Howe High School and began working at Magni- Fab. He ended his career as a Supervisor at Western Canwell. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Trotter never met a stranger. No matter how long or short he’d known you, you could count on him to help you with anything. He was such a great hugger that numerous friends and family referred to him as a “big ol’ teddy bear”. If he wasn’t at his home in his comfy recliner watching football or Nascar, he could be found outdoors riding around on his motorcycle, fishing, or hanging out at the river.
Anyone that knew Mr. Trotter, knew he was a kind, caring, and adoring father. He was a very loving dad to his daughters, Leslie and Randi, and an outstanding stepfather to Johnna and Kelley Money. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his children and never did a visit or phone call does not end with an “I love you”.
Mr. Trotter was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia, his father, Paul E., and his sister Paula Wornhor. He is survived by daughters Leslie (Tom) DeFrange and Randi (Brandon) Trotter, grandchildren Taylor (Dustin) Powell, Hailey DeFrange, Zoie DeFrange, Zak DeFrange, Khalid Trotter, Raegan McKinney, and Rilyn McKinney as well as great-grandchildren Cooper Geer and Coulson Powell. He is also survived by sisters Debby (Jerry) Copeland and Nyala (Bruce) Williams and brothers Wayne Trotter and Paul David Trotter as well as Aunt Juanita (Bill) Jennings and several nieces and nephews.
When the family is ready, there will be a memorial ride in his honor followed by a celebration of his life.