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Lester Earl Trivette

October 30, 1936 — May 21, 2026

Lester Earl Trivette

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Lester “Earl” Trivette, age 89, passed away May 21, 2026 at his home. Earl was born October 30, 1936 to the late Clyde and Sallie Martin Trivette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted Trivett Sr., Johnie Glenn Trivette; sisters, Wilma Walsh, Irene Taylor, Gladys Rupard, Margie Taylor; special niece, Shirley Cook and special nephew, Benny Rupard.

Earl was a farmer most of his life. He was a faithful and devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church until his health declined. He especially loved riding the church van and helping pick up and drop off kids during VBS.

Those left to cherish his memory include his special nieces, Carol “Sis” Trivette, Hannah Trivette, Tammy Grindstaff and husband Bob; special friends, Miguel “Mike” Luna, June and Hunter Terry; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Michael Icenhour officiating. A private burial will be held at Trivette Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Grindstaff, Chris Galliher, Josh and Dawson Key, Larry Trivette, Darrell Trivett, Miguel “Mike” Luna, Jason Stout, Tim Proffitt, The Mens Class of Calvary Baptist Church, and his buddies at Tri-State.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Calvary Baptist Church Awana of Mountain City, St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital or Gideons International.

At other times the family will receive friends at the home.

The family of Lester “Earl” Trivette has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.

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