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, Publix, and good food. Vestal was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tennie B. Trotter. He is survived by his wife, Donna Trotter, and daughters, Joy (Larry) Raulerson and Melody (Scott) Johnson, and brother, Thomas (Emma Jo) Trotter. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brittney Sanchez, Cody Raulerson, Hope Johnson, and Paige Johnson along with great grandchildren, Tyler, Knoah, Maisy, and Eli. The Trotter family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Manish Shah, Wesley Chapel Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Comfort Keepers, and Gulfside Healthcare. The family would like to welcome everyone in honoring him with a visitation at 10am, followed by a funeral service at 11am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Hodges Funeral Home on Hwy 301 in Dade City. Visitation Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade) Tuesday, January 10, 2023 10:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Funeral Service Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade) Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Committal Service Chapel Hill Gardens Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11531 Hwy 301 Dade City, Florida 33525