Chester Trivitt, 91, of Gainesville, MO was born October 1, 1932, to Jim Ed and Cora Eva (Oels) Trivitt at Gamaliel AR. He passed away July 9, 2024, in Mountain Home AR. Chester married Patsy Kirkland on September 1, 1955. They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Chester served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, Chester worked on several locks and dams in Arkansas and Missouri till he was able to pay for the farm. He then moved back home to Howard’s Ridge where he worked for Herman Keeter Farms and Aromatic Cedar Mill. Chester retired from Aromatic Cedar in Gainesville, MO.
After retirement from the cedar mill, he devoted his time to his family and farm. He was happiest at home surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by three children Jim Trivitt (Debi), Trena Uchtman (Doyle), Bill Trivitt (Sara); six grandchildren Joe Uchtman (Jaime), Justin Trivitt, Trent Uchtman (Barbara), Randi Grant, Tanner Trivitt, Madison Osborne (Gavin); ten great grandchildren Jordan Trivitt, Jillian Trivitt, Addie Trivitt, Marli Grant, Sy Grant, Maysa Mansfield, Jenna Uchtman, Tate Uchtman, Jackson Uchtman, Jarrett Uchtman; one great-great granddaughter Leighton Mansfield; niece Colleen Kendall; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patsy Trivitt; sister Eutha Kirkland, daughter in law Shari Trivitt and niece Tammy Johnson.
Graveside funeral services with Full Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, in the Howards Ridge Cemetery. Officiating will be Jimmy Kyle. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House or Howards Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
