Zephyrhills, Florida
Vestal Burns Trotter
1940 — 2023
Vestal B. Trotter, 82, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2023. Vestal was born on November 19, 1940 to John W. Trotter and Tennie Belle (Goodner) Trotter in Cleveland, Tennessee. Vestal came to Clearwater, Florida as a teenager and met his lifelong sweetheart, Donna Ward. Donna and Vestal were married in 1963 and had two children. Vestal and his family moved to Zephyrhills in 1975 due to his transfer as a Produce Manager for Publix Supermarkets, his employer for 33 years. Vestal gave his heart to Jesus Christ as a child and remained steadfast in his faith throughout his life. Vestal had 3 great loves besides his family and that included: church,...