We bid farewell to Lester Trotter Sr. of Waverly, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 17, 2024 at the age of 90. Lester touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lester Trotter Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lester Trotter and Thelma Louise Broaddus Trotter; and his sister Betty Louise Smith. He is survived by : his wife Mildred Jo Wilson Trotter of Waverly, TN; his children, Lester Eugene Trotter Jr. of Waverly, TN, Gena Lynn Messersmith of Waverly, TN and Tracy Jo Etheridge (Chris) of Waverly, TN.; his grandchildren, Gina Lee Capolino (Gary), Mary Margaret Messersmith, Tyler Reed Milliken, Lester Eugene Trotter III, Kaden Travis Trotter and Matthew Brian Trotter; his great grandchild Maxwell Gene Capolino; his nephew Randy Smith (Sheila) of Chattanooga, TN; and his niece Jennifer McDonald (Dwain) of Gallatin, TN.

Visitation was held on Saturday, May 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, May 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel (217 E Main St, Waverly, TN 37185). A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 19th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

One of Coach Trotter's proudest accomplishments was being inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame—a well-deserved recognition of his contributions to the world of sports and education.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services