CONFIRMED: Joe Trampota, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force, Vietnam (254-23) 3 Dec 23
728 Jefferson St
Kerrville, TX 78028
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN
The family of Mr. Joe Trampota, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the Funeral Service loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Master Sergeant Joe L. Trampota, USAF (Retired), passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was 75 years old.
Joe was born in Crosby, Texas on Sept. 8, 1948, to parents Joe Trampota and Ella Sodek Trampota. He spent his entire childhood in Crosby and graduated in 1968. After graduation from high school, Joe joined the United States Air Force. During his 20-year career in the Air Force, Joe was assigned to multiple duty stations and awarded countless ribbons and honors. Master Sergeant Trampota was proud to serve his Country! After retirement from the Air Force, Joe went to work for ECI in San Antonio, Texas from 1989 – 2013, as a Sales Consultant. After retirement from ECI, he bought a home with acreage in Center Point, TX where he enjoyed remodeling, ranching, hunting, and fishing.
In 2021, Joe’s entire world would change forever when he married JC Slagle Trampota. JC and Joe were best friends and loves. They spent almost every moment together until his untimely death.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of the home, JC Trampota; his children, Audra (Ronnie) Edgington, Chris Trampota, William (Susan) Phillips, and Breana (Jeremy) Johnson; grandchildren, Candace, Taylor, Jason, Jared, Christopher, Mac, Weston, Cash, and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Seth, Logan, and Aaron; siblings, Jimmy (Sadako) Trampota, Martha Evans, Joyce (Frank) Kristof; loving nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Blake Evans.
WEATHER: Hi 69 / Lo 43, 0% Chance of Rain, 66% Humidity, Wind: 6 mph S
REQUESTOR: Don Williams, Family SPOX/SAPGR RC
STAGING: 1:00 pm, Sunday, December 3, 2023
Grimes Funeral Home
728 Jefferson Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
https://goo.gl/maps/3yeBXu5EtjRhyZfQA
BRIEFING: 1:15 pm
SERVICE: 2:00 pm
Grimes Funeral Home
728 Jefferson Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
https://goo.gl/maps/3yeBXu5EtjRhyZfQA
INTERMENT: will be on Monday 4 December.
RC: Don “Papa Bear” Williams
Texasshoes@sbcglobal.net
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
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Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers