Roy Trodglen

James Roy Trodglen, age 78, of Tennessee Ridge, entered into the joy of the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021. A diligent laborer at Erin Church of Christ for almost five decades, Roy leaves a cherished example for all to follow.

Roy was born on May 24, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Chester and Clarice Waltrip Trodglen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Trodglen; sisters, Faye Wells and Martha Jones; and grandson, Whit Trodglen.

Roy is survived by his loving wife, Janice Whitfield Trodglen; sons Randy (Karon) Trodglen, Terry Trodglen, Jimmy Trodglen, and Johnny Trodglen; grandchildren Misty, Ginger, Matthew, Jamie, Angie, Jonathan, Lauren, and Ross; great-grandchildren Raven, Silas, Damien, Isreal, Annabelle, Fiael, and Daisy; siblings Bettie, Beverly, JoAnn, Billy, and Tony; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Roy retired from a rewarding career at TVA after 25 years in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and spending quality time with his family.

The Trodglen family will receive visitors on Tuesday, December 21, from 4:00 to 7:00pm, and again on Wednesday, December 22, from 11:00am until the hour of service at 1:00pm at Nave Funeral Home of Erin, with Jason Allison officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Trodglen, Brendan Patrick, Gary Patrick, Terry Allison, Marty Moore, and Johnny Logan; honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Porch, Randy Trodglen, Terry Trodglen, and Johnny Trodglen.

The family encourages memorial contributions to be made to Lylewood Christian Camp, P.O. Box 476, Clarksville, TN, 37041. Given his deep love of children, Lylewood was among Roy’s favorite ministries.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58