Walter Alverian Trotter

Walter Alverian Trotter, 83, of Trinity, passed away Friday, March 21, 2024, in the Westwood Health and Rehabilitation Center of Archdale.

Born April 12, 1940, in High Point, NC, he was a son of the late Everett Frank Trotter and the late Mary Elsie Frazier Trotter. On November 21, 1965, he married the former Mary Dorothy Ianneci in Bellville, NJ.

Walter was a member of Mt Gilead Church in Sophia. As a lay minister he was a dedicated Christian and had an avid love for God and the Bible. Walter served our country faithfully as a submariner on the USS Irex and the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the United States Navy. In his spare time, he enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and playing sudoku. Walter was a handy man, a true Jack of all trades.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Mary Ianneci Trotter of the home; son, Paul Vincent Trotter of Norfolk, Va; daughter, Tonia Trotter of Trinity; grandchildren, Alec Vincent Trotter, and Coda Leighan Trotter; brothers Everett Trotter and wife Carol of Star, and Virgil Trotter of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews along with many friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Mt Gilead Church; 4736 Mt Gilead Church Rd., Sophia, NC; with Reverend Norman Weeks officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale is in charge of arrangements.