Robert Glyn Trimble's Obituary
Robert Glyn Trimble October 24, 1926 – September 3, 2015Robert Glyn Trimble, son of Murl Hays and Everett Trimble, was born on October 24, 1926 in Bristow, OK and passed away September 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 10 days. After graduating from Bristow High School in 1944, Glyn entered the military on 27 Feb 1945 and served in the US Army on active duty as Sgt. Major, Infantry, until 30 Sept 1946 (WWII). He joined the Army Reserve in 1946 and retired from the military in Aug 1978 with the rank of Lt Col, Field Artillery, US Army. Glyn graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK in Jan 1951. On 20 June 1953, he married Melrose Scales in Oklahoma City, OK. No children were born to this union. They have lived in the Tulsa, OK area and maintained an enthusiastic interest in motorhoming and genealogy for many years. Glyn has prepared detailed family documentary histories on each of his parents and grandparents. They were active in the Eastwood Baptist Church in Tulsa where Glyn served as usher for 64 years and head usher for more than 41 years. He worked for and retired from the William E. Davis & Sons, Inc. where he received several awards for outstanding achievements. He was named the top salesperson 20 consecutive years in a row. He has participated in the activities of the Reserve Officers Association and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). He was also active in the Naturalization process for new citizens and presented them a copy of the Constitution of the United States and officially welcomed them to the United States as a member of SAR in the Tulsa area. He found delight in participating in, as well as, organizing trips, luncheons, etc. for the East Tulsa Lunch Bunch, GMC Motor Coaching group. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife of 53 years, Melrose in Aug 2006. He is survived by one sister, Nada Whitfield of Winters, Texas and one brother, Carl Trimble of Midway, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 8 at Eastwood Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. with visitation preceding the service from 11:00 to 12:30. Burial will follow in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastwood Baptist Church, 949 S. 91st East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112
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