Mr. Richard Trimble, Sr., 70, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Trimble will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church (2830 Pine Street - Beaumont, Texas 77703), with Military Honors and Burial Service to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas under the directions of Mercy Funeral Home. A public viewing for Mr. Trimble, will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel and visitation on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the church. For your safety the practice of Social Distancing and Facial Masks Recommended.

~Richard's Life Journey~

Richard Patrick Trimble passed away on August 28, 2023 in the loving arms of his wife Kathrine Trimble. Richard, who was a man of God, went to his final home after a tough battle with an ongoing illness.

Richard or "Trimble" as he was known, was born September 13, 1952 to Ophelia Jones and Arthur Trimble, Sr. Richard worked on a plantation with his 13 siblings and other family members, which instilled a lifelong love of hard work. Richards's early education began in New Roads, Louisiana. At the beginning of his middle school years, the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where Richard continued his education.

Upon graduation, Richard left New Orleans entered Job Corps. After a few years in Job Corps, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving his country for 6 years. Upon leaving the Marines, he settled down in Beaumont TX, where he met and married the love of his life Katherine "Cookie" Richard. Their union was blessed with 3 sons and 1 daughter, while also parenting his daughter from a previous relationship.

Richard was a hard worker and held numerous positions over the years and was an asset to any company that employed him. While working at Avis Rental Car at Jefferson County Airport, he helped to get bystanders to safety when a tornado that hit. Even though he injuries during the rescue, he was grateful to have saved the bystanders. After many years in the workforce, Richard decided to become his own boss and began a family lawn service, working with his sons and teaching them the importance of hard work and helping others. At the beginning of his journey as a business he owner, he unexpectedly had an aneurysm, remaining hospitalized in a coma for 32 days. This health scare gave him a new lease on life. He was advised by his doctors multiple times to rest, but he would still be with his crew making sure all jobs were completed to his standards.

A large part of Richard's life revolved around his faith and his church home. Richard and Katherine became a Deacon and Deaconess at Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. Richard always took the time to give his testimony when he felt it would help the person to whom he was speaking with. He and Katherine would travel with the church and help where when needed. Although eventually his health would no longer allow him to attend church, his faith never wavered.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ophelia and Arthur Trimble, Sr.; eleven of his siblings and his daughter, Kathy Trimble.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of forty-nine years, Katherine Trimble. He is also survived by his children, LaTonya Jones, Richard Trimble, Jr. (Sassha), John Trimble, Sr., and Ahmad Trimble; grandchildren, Kayla Richard, Trimmeaka Trimble, Ayden Trimble, Mallory, Reagan, Jeremy Giuy, Don Giuy, Kerrick Roseman, Marcus Bias, Courtney Carradine, Kambry Carradine and Michael Carradine.