of Little Rock, AR
June 23, 1925 - June 11, 2011
Elbert E. "Gene" Trickey died June 11, 2011. He was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on June 23, 1925 to W. W. Trickey and Mattie Harmon Trickey. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Marvin and Vance; sister Ruth Bradford; and son, Don.
Gene worked in the transportation industry. Along with two friends, he founded Twin City Trailer Sales and Service in 1977. He eventually bought out his friends and continued to operate Twin City Trailer until his retirement in 1997.
Gene was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, Little Rock and was a World War II Veteran having served in the South Pacific.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dorothy Grant Trickey; son, Cary Grant of Cabot; and daughter, Pam Alston of Little Rock; grandsons, Jason Robles (Andrea) of Boulder, Colorado, Ryan Beyersdorff (Teresa) of Greenville, Ohio; granddaughters, Katie Grant of Little Rock and Natalie Grant of Cabot; grandson, Bart Trickey and granddaughter, Michelle Rector of Conway; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Southern Trace Healthcare in Bryant and to Arkansas Hospice.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116; or to a charity of choice.
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8 Condolence(s)
Dr. H. F. "Bunny" Brown, III
Friday, June 17, 2011
Dear Mrs. Trickey,
I was so sorry to read of your husband's death. I will miss seeing him. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in eternal peace.
Dr. H. F. "Bunny" Brown, III
Janis & Keith Crowe
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Such a sweet man was Uncle Gene! He will certainly be missed but was so obviously blessed by the care & love of Dorothy. May our loving God move us swiftly to the cherished memories of Gene's joy and the blessings of knowing he is at peace...until we meet again.
Fondly we remain ...the Crowes
Sherilee Holland
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Dear Dorothy,
I am sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him. I will too. Im sure knowing him he is getting up and combing his hair.
Love you
Jim and Raylene Oden
Monday, June 13, 2011
We will miss his beaming smile and very grateful that he counted us among his many friends. Our greatest memories are when we were all camping together.
We love you, Jim and Raylene
Joseph Turbeville
Monday, June 13, 2011
Dear Dorothy:
Norma and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you. Gene was a favorite patient for many years and we will miss seeing you both in the office. We enjoyed visiting with you and we were aware of the great care that you provided him. He was blessed with a long life and a loving family. May God meet your every need in the days and months to come. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Norma Turbeville
Don McConnell, Jr.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Dad will be visiting with another good freind!!
Buddy & Deborah Whitfield
Monday, June 13, 2011
Our condolences for your loss. Much respect for the knowledge & opportunities he gave me in the trailer industry. He & Don were dear friends & will be missed. Our prayesr for you & your family, May God's peace be with you during this time.
Lowell and Barbara Campbell-Lucken
Monday, June 13, 2011
We are going to miss your sweet, sincere smile at Calvary.
Lowell and Barbara Campbell-Lucken