William Kohler Trimble

William Kohler Trimble, Jr. age 70, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at his beloved home on Lake Mitchell. He was born April 3, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of the late William Kohler Trimble, Sr. and the late Louise Gredell Trimble of Poplarville, Mississippi. Surviving are his wife, Betty Dale Trimble of Verbena, Alabama and his children, Alan (Tracy) Pattillo of Verbena and Kimberly Dale Trimble of Alabaster, Alabama and one grandchild, Lacye K. Pattillo. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Kenneth (Debbie) Dale and his beloved nieces and nephews, Debra (Jeff) Mims, Lynn Mims, Ryan Mims, Kyle (Kristin) Mims, Avery (Megan) Dale, Connie Lou Dale, Rachael Mims and Zoe Roberts. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and played professional football in his younger years with the San Francisco Forty Niners. He started his football career with the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23rd at 2 PM at Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, AL with Rev. Tony Smitherman officiating. In lieu of flowers, our family would be honored by donations to the West End Baptist Church building fund at 2005 Second Avenue North, Clanton, Alabama 35045. Martin Funeral Home, directing.