Mr. James Junior Trimble Obituary in Gadsden at West Gadsden Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. James Junior Trimble

Mr. James J. Trimble, 65, of Gadsden, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He is survived by his loving family. We ask that you keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

Mr. James J. Trimble was born on February 19, 1957, to Otearl Trimble Smith, receiving his education in the Gadsden City School System. He loved basketball, the L.A. Lakers to be specific; The Stories, his favorite being The Young and The Restless, and spending time with his family. James was well known throughout his community, never meeting a stranger when new faces surfaced.

Mr. Trimble was preceded in death by his mother, Otearl Trimble Smith; stepfather, Lebron Smith; brother Jerome Trimble; sister Arleena Trimble; and nephew Jeffery Trimble.

His precious memories will be cherished by his siblings Betty Rodgers of Gadsden, AL, Donna (Rocky) Hickman of Knoxville, TN, Dale Trimble of Gadsden, AL.; Nieces and Nephews Barbara Trimble, PennyAnn Trimble, Letitia Trimble. Tammy (Cara) Mostella, Jennifer Hill, Tara Williams, Pamela Cothern, Derrick Trimble, Beonica Smith, Cacy Smith, Macy Smith, Dale Smith, Yasmine Davis, Cody Calloway and Harrison Williamson all of Gadsden, AL, Amirah Hickman and Dawn Hickman of Knoxville, TN; In-Law Calvin Rodgers; Special Friends Antonio Huntly and Reginal Porter, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Public Visitation will be Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 12pm-6pm.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, February 8, 2024, 1pm at Lincoln Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home

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In 1972, I was a new teacher at General Forrest Jr. High School. I taught special ed for grades 7, 8 and 9th. James was in my class. He was always a delight. He had a smile and a laugh every day. He always tried his best. He loved to draw. One day he gave a crumpled piece of paper, it was actually a torn piece of a brown grocery bag. On it he had drawned the hand of God touching Adam's finger (a section of the famous painting on the sistine chapel. It was beautiful. I have kept that piece of paper since then. Through the years I have often thought of James and wondered how he was doing and what became of him. I have not lived in Gadsden since 1978. I just wanted you to know that James was a wonderful person and one I have never forgotten.

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