Kenneth Edward Trotter, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock, Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Tehuacana, Texas, with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in Tehuacana Cemetery.
Ken was born in Mexia, Texas, to Edward B. and Marjorie Jones Trotter. Ken grew up in Tehuacana, Texas and graduated from Mexia High School in May of 1959. He married Sandra Arlene Romain at the First Methodist Church of Tehuacana on July 17, 1959. He then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from there in January, 1963, with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, and a baby girl, Kimberly Anne.
The family moved around the country several times as Ken received training to become a helicopter pilot and his second daughter, Camille Arlene, was born. In March of 1966, Ken began his first tour of duty in Vietnam. He served as a pilot in the Army's Dust Off program, flying in air ambulance rescue operations into battle and helping to save countless lives. In December of 1968, Ken began his second tour of duty in Vietnam, again flying helicopters and moving soldiers and supplies for the Army.
Ken returned to the United States and served in several more positions and cities for the Army. During this time, his third daughter, Jennifer Rebecca, was born. His duties were as a high level Army officer and included leading a unit of Chinook helicopters in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, and serving as the Chief Aviation Officer at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
For his service in the Army, Ken was the recipient of numerous commendations including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Master Army Aviator Badge, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Order of Military Merit.
After 20 years in the Army, Ken honorably retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He embarked on a second career by working at Texas Instruments and Raytheon Company. During this time, Ken decided to return to school in his spare time and become a lawyer. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University and became a member of the Texas Bar in 1994. Ken retired once more, in 2004, and moved to Tomball, Texas to be near his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Anne Green.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Kimberly Selzman and husband, Andrew, Camille Zachmeier and husband, Robert, and Jennifer Hafner and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Amanda Goldie Selzman, Jonathan Edward Selzman, Matthew Andrew Selzman, George Edward Hafner, and Henry Jacob Hafner; sister, Judy Fife and husband, Maurice; brother, Jimmy Trotter and wife, Martha; many other relatives and numerous friends. O13
Ken was born in Mexia, Texas, to Edward B. and Marjorie Jones Trotter. Ken grew up in Tehuacana, Texas and graduated from Mexia High School in May of 1959. He married Sandra Arlene Romain at the First Methodist Church of Tehuacana on July 17, 1959. He then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from there in January, 1963, with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, and a baby girl, Kimberly Anne.
The family moved around the country several times as Ken received training to become a helicopter pilot and his second daughter, Camille Arlene, was born. In March of 1966, Ken began his first tour of duty in Vietnam. He served as a pilot in the Army's Dust Off program, flying in air ambulance rescue operations into battle and helping to save countless lives. In December of 1968, Ken began his second tour of duty in Vietnam, again flying helicopters and moving soldiers and supplies for the Army.
Ken returned to the United States and served in several more positions and cities for the Army. During this time, his third daughter, Jennifer Rebecca, was born. His duties were as a high level Army officer and included leading a unit of Chinook helicopters in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, and serving as the Chief Aviation Officer at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
For his service in the Army, Ken was the recipient of numerous commendations including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Master Army Aviator Badge, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Order of Military Merit.
After 20 years in the Army, Ken honorably retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He embarked on a second career by working at Texas Instruments and Raytheon Company. During this time, Ken decided to return to school in his spare time and become a lawyer. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University and became a member of the Texas Bar in 1994. Ken retired once more, in 2004, and moved to Tomball, Texas to be near his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Anne Green.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Kimberly Selzman and husband, Andrew, Camille Zachmeier and husband, Robert, and Jennifer Hafner and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Amanda Goldie Selzman, Jonathan Edward Selzman, Matthew Andrew Selzman, George Edward Hafner, and Henry Jacob Hafner; sister, Judy Fife and husband, Maurice; brother, Jimmy Trotter and wife, Martha; many other relatives and numerous friends. O13
Kenneth Edward Trotter, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock, Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Tehuacana, Texas, with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in Tehuacana Cemetery.
Ken was born in Mexia, Texas, to Edward B. and Marjorie Jones Trotter. Ken grew up in Tehuacana, Texas and graduated from Mexia High School in May of 1959. He married Sandra Arlene Romain at the First Methodist Church of Tehuacana on July 17, 1959. He then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from there in January, 1963, with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, and a baby girl, Kimberly Anne.
The family moved around the country several times as Ken received training to become a helicopter pilot and his second daughter, Camille Arlene, was born. In March of 1966, Ken began his first tour of duty in Vietnam. He served as a pilot in the Army's Dust Off program, flying in air ambulance rescue operations into battle and helping to save countless lives. In December of 1968, Ken began his second tour of duty in Vietnam, again flying helicopters and moving soldiers and supplies for the Army.
Ken returned to the United States and served in several more positions and cities for the Army. During this time, his third daughter, Jennifer Rebecca, was born. His duties were as a high level Army officer and included leading a unit of Chinook helicopters in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, and serving as the Chief Aviation Officer at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
For his service in the Army, Ken was the recipient of numerous commendations including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Master Army Aviator Badge, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Order of Military Merit.
After 20 years in the Army, Ken honorably retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He embarked on a second career by working at Texas Instruments and Raytheon Company. During this time, Ken decided to return to school in his spare time and become a lawyer. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University and became a member of the Texas Bar in 1994. Ken retired once more, in 2004, and moved to Tomball, Texas to be near his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Anne Green.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Kimberly Selzman and husband, Andrew, Camille Zachmeier and husband, Robert, and Jennifer Hafner and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Amanda Goldie Selzman, Jonathan Edward Selzman, Matthew Andrew Selzman, George Edward Hafner, and Henry Jacob Hafner; sister, Judy Fife and husband, Maurice; brother, Jimmy Trotter and wife, Martha; many other relatives and numerous friends. O13
Ken was born in Mexia, Texas, to Edward B. and Marjorie Jones Trotter. Ken grew up in Tehuacana, Texas and graduated from Mexia High School in May of 1959. He married Sandra Arlene Romain at the First Methodist Church of Tehuacana on July 17, 1959. He then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from there in January, 1963, with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, and a baby girl, Kimberly Anne.
The family moved around the country several times as Ken received training to become a helicopter pilot and his second daughter, Camille Arlene, was born. In March of 1966, Ken began his first tour of duty in Vietnam. He served as a pilot in the Army's Dust Off program, flying in air ambulance rescue operations into battle and helping to save countless lives. In December of 1968, Ken began his second tour of duty in Vietnam, again flying helicopters and moving soldiers and supplies for the Army.
Ken returned to the United States and served in several more positions and cities for the Army. During this time, his third daughter, Jennifer Rebecca, was born. His duties were as a high level Army officer and included leading a unit of Chinook helicopters in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, and serving as the Chief Aviation Officer at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
For his service in the Army, Ken was the recipient of numerous commendations including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Master Army Aviator Badge, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Order of Military Merit.
After 20 years in the Army, Ken honorably retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He embarked on a second career by working at Texas Instruments and Raytheon Company. During this time, Ken decided to return to school in his spare time and become a lawyer. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University and became a member of the Texas Bar in 1994. Ken retired once more, in 2004, and moved to Tomball, Texas to be near his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Anne Green.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Kimberly Selzman and husband, Andrew, Camille Zachmeier and husband, Robert, and Jennifer Hafner and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Amanda Goldie Selzman, Jonathan Edward Selzman, Matthew Andrew Selzman, George Edward Hafner, and Henry Jacob Hafner; sister, Judy Fife and husband, Maurice; brother, Jimmy Trotter and wife, Martha; many other relatives and numerous friends. O13
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