The Richmond News, March 7, 2025

Forrest Trindle Jr.

Forrest Lee Trindle Jr., 88, of Richmond passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at his home. Forrest was born May 18, 1936, in Richmond, the son of Forrest Lee and Mollie Emeline (Casner) Trindle Sr. He was united in marriage to Beverly Louise Parks of Richmond on May 11, 1957. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa (Larry) Wyse of Richmond; son, Forrest L. “Skip” (Janet) Trindle III of Richmond; and three grandchildren, Courtney (Kurtis) Surls, Aaron (Heather) Trindle and Dylan Wyse (Elexus Sammons). Other survivors include seven great-grandchildren: Olivia Surls, Owen Surls, Jenifer Wyse, Damian Wyse, Cooper Trindle, Stella Trindle and Emersyn Trindle.

In addition to his parents and wife, Forrest was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah Mae Claypole, Mary Frances Hughes and Margaret Louise Smithey.

Forrest was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating with the class of 1955 from Richmond High School. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country from Oct. 6, 1955, to Oct. 5, 1959.

Upon completing his service, he returned home and began working for the Ralls Co. as an installer, dedicating 18 years to the trade. He then embarked on a 30-year career at Ford Motor Co., where he started as an assembler and later became a torque inspector, retiring in 1997 as a proud member of the United Autoworkers Union Local 249.

A man of strong values and quiet dedication, Forrest was a Mason and a member of the Camden Masonic Lodge. Above all, he was the ultimate family man — a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather — always ready to lend a helping hand whenever his loved ones needed him most. Never one to sit still, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering, always keeping busy with a new project or task. He had a deep love for the outdoors and a special fondness for animals, particularly his outdoor cats, who dutifully kept the farm free of mice.

Forrest’s legacy is one of hard work, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to his family and the values he held dear.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Ray County. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services were scheduled for Thursday, March 6, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. and services to follow at 7. Inurnment will be at a later date, next to his wife, in Woodland Cemetery.

Please share your memories of Forrest with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.