Charles C. Trombley's Obituary
Dr. Charles Trombley was born on August 24, 1928 in Littleton, New Hampshire the son of Carroll and Beulah (Bradshaw) Trombley. Charles Cyprian Trombley was promoted to heaven on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his home, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was 90 years of age. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 2nd, 1:30 pm, Victory Church, 7700 S Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma in the first floor chapel.At the age of 16, Charles served his country during World War 2 in the Coast Guard, Merchant Marines. He married the love of his life, Gladys (Allen) Trombley, on January 27, 1951. Together they had four children.Chuck and Gladys began serving the Lord, Jesus Christ, soon after the miraculous healing of their oldest daughter in 1954. Charles loved to study the Bible and he was voracious reader of biblical studies. In 1957, he was ordained by the Assemblies of God to minister. He earned a degree in Theology, a master’s degree in Biblical Literature and he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree.His first published book, “Kicked out of the Kingdom”, relates the specifics of that miraculous healing, being expelled from the Jehovah’s Witness movement and the beginnings of a storied career of preaching, pastoring, teaching, writing and mentoring others in the full gospel of Jesus Christ. Charles published seven books and his articles have appeared in leading periodicals. In 1976 he began publishing a teaching newsletter, Rhema SWORD of the spirit that continues today.He built and pastored his first church in Bellows Falls, Vermont in 1956. He was instrumental in developing churches in Iowa, Florida and Oklahoma.He founded Charles Trombley Ministries in 1972. Charles worked side by side with Gladys , his wife, for many years to facilitate a worldwide ministry. Through evangelistic crusades he spoke to churches around the world. He spoke at over 1,000 Full Gospel Businessmen fellowship meetings and was a pioneer in the Charismatic full-gospel movement. The ministry established a missions’ office in Africa, established a cassette Bible teaching Institute and established many churches in Malawi. In 1994 an orphanage was started in Malawi, Africa. In 1996, two years later, land was leased and the current Victory Christian Children’s Home was established. Hundreds of children and surrounding villages have been impacted by the orphanage, school and church.Charles was the Director of Victory Bible Institute in 1989 and a member of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a member of the World Ministry Fellowship, until his death.One young pastor and close friend said that early in 1969 Chuck took him under his wing and mentored him during the challenges of his Christian journey. He said the term “Christian” in his view was somewhat diluted in our culture, so let me say that Charles and Gladys Trombley were followers of Jesus. He lived the scriptures in word and in deed, lived a holy life, separated from the world, modest in demeanor, honest in commerce, direct in communication and gentle in spirit. Chuck was an unabashed follower of Jesus in every way.Charles spent his life traveling the world, sharing God’s word and he was passionate about developing the next generation of leaders. He has left a legacy that will live on for many generations, his work continues to impact the lives of children in Malawi on a daily basis furthering the kingdom of God. Charles Trombley is survived by; wife, Gladys Trombley; children, David Trombley, Darlene (John) West, Deborah (Larry) Metcalf and Deanna (Philip) Hughes; grandchildren, Ashley Trombley, Kendall (Nathan) Ellsworth, Christi (Denny) Phillipo, Greg (Robyn) West, John Paul (Jessica) West, Bradley (Emily) West, Brian (Donna) Metcalf, Jason Metcalf, Heather (Justin) Dehnert; 16 great-grandchildren: Brooks, Carson, Owen, Ian, Barron, Esther, Ellie, Preston, Gabe, Elizabeth, Graiden, Landon, Tanner, Brooke, Luke and Chord; sisters, Betty Jones and Dorothy Frink; brother, Robert (Gladys) TrombleyCharles is preceeded in death by; parents, Carroll and Beulah Trombley; brother, Carroll Trombley; daughter in law, Lisa Trombley; great-granddaughter, Allison Grace West.In remembrance of Charles C. Trombley, those who wish may make contributions to the Charles Trombley Memorial Fund, PO Box 140207, Broken Arrow, OK 74014. The fund will be for the benefit of the children at Victory Christian Children’s Home in Malawi, Africa.Memorial Service will be 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Victory Church 1st Floor Chapel
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