Boyd E Trimble Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Boyd E. Trimble, 82, of Blue Mound, IL passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A service to celebrate Boyd's life will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The family requests casual attire for Boyd's services. Boyd will be laid to rest in Hall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials contributions be sent to American Cancer Society or Special Olympics. Boyd was born on March 21, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the son of Edgar and Bernice (Gurnet) Trimble. He married Mary Ann Stanley on September 15, 1950. She preceded him in death on February 2, 2000. Boyd was a truck driver for over 45 years, working for Jim Canaday Trucking, McLean Trucking and in 1972 he began Trimble Trucking. He also farmed his father's ground in his early years of trucking. Boyd was a life member of Good Sams Camping Club and a charter member and past president of Sams Prairielanders Camping Club. Boyd is survived by his children: David Trimble of Blue Mound, IL, Mark (Teresa) Trimble of Boody, IL and Renae (Danny) Kitchens of Blue Mound, IL; grandchildren: Cindy Hobson, Troy Trimble, Tenneil (Steve) Pearson, Aron (Nichole) Kitchens and Lacey Rice; great grandchildren: Amanda Fluker, Lance Miller, Blake Trimble, Spencer Trimble, Dylan Tipsword, Andrew Soulbsy, Lydia Pearson, Isabella Pearson, Mikayla Kitchens, Katherine Kitchens, Jason Kane, Shannon Kane, A.J. Jackson and Seth "Zeke" Barnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son: Dale Trimble, brother: Ralph Trimble and his sister: Nancy Trimble. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.