John Lawrence Trotter, age 58, of Kingston, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence Harris Montgomery Trotter.

He is survived by his mother: Leokadya Julia Trotter; sister: Lizbeth Trotter Gargan/David William Gargan; sister: Carol Lynn Runyan/William Wesley Runyan Jr., nephews: Wade Lawrence Gargan, Cully and William Gargan; and his trusty dog: Tucker.

John graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana as well as Purdue University in Hammond, Indiana. He enjoyed his antique cars, boating, fishing, and working on his property in Kingston and his property in Ontario, Canada. He liked to cook and often pulled together some very tasty meals. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Farragut Presbyterian Church in Farragut on Sunday, October 1st at 1 p.m. where Reverend Matt Niemen will be officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to come. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity important to John, the Humane Society of Roane County – Detrease Kiser 4913 Stump Road, Maryville, TN 37803.

Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the family.