BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Oscar Trotter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 25, 2017.

EASTOVER - Oscar Trotter, 82 passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Palmetto Health Baptist. He was born October 14, 1935 in Saluda County the son of the late Clint and Louise Rogers Trotter.



Oscar enjoyed bird watching, gardening and was an avid fisherman.



He is survived by his wife, Lorine Bledsoe Trotter; daughters, Kathy Brazzell (Randy) and Jackie Lanham (Chris); three grandchildren, Stewart, Ashley, and Jamie; five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a sister, Alyne Collins.



A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.~







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January 1, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort hear your cries and send peace and comfort your way. Ps. 145:18,19.

December 31, 2017

Marty Woods

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

December 27, 2017

Donna Bruch

Deepest sympathy . My prayers are with you and family .

December 26, 2017

DeAnne Rease

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

December 26, 2017

Rhonda, Julius, & Kayla Poinsette

Praying for y'all strength and comfort during this time.

December 26, 2017

lisa matthews

I am so sorry to hear this, he was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of taking care of him . My prayers are with his family and friends . He was a special man, and got to spend Christmas with Jesus this year!
With a heavy heart
Lisa Matthews / SCOA

December 26, 2017

Judy Barnes

Our prayers and love are with you. Hold each other a little tighter and love each other a little more. May God wrap His arms around you and give you peace.
Tom and Judy Barnes

December 25, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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