Rodney L. “Rod” Trimble, Sr., 85, of Melrose, died at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Born August 1, 1936 in Gladewater, Texas, Rodney Lee was the son of Walter Coker Trimble and Addie Lee (Rash) Trimble. They preceded him in death. Rod was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Castorena.
Rod grew up and attended school in Texas City, Texas gra…