TRAMMELL
Ricky Lynn Trammell, 64, of Granite City, IL; born on July 31, 1954 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Gateway Medical Center in Granite City, IL.
Mr. Trammell was a retired lead-tech mechanic with the Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation. He attended Dupo High School where he was a track star. Ricky enjoyed playing the harmonica and knew wide variety of songs. Ricky was talented at woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Teddy Roosevelt and Lillian Pauline, nee Cripps, Trammell. One brother – Gailen Trammell and one sister- Teddie Jeanette Wilhelm.
He is survived by two sons – Rusty (Stephanie) Trammell of Marissa, IL; Daniel (Mindy) Trammell of New Athens, IL. One brother – Duke Trammell of St. Louis, MO. Two sisters – Vickie Woolford of Sparta, IL; Sherry Steele of Granite City, IL.
Condolences to the family may be expressed on line at www.heilschuessler.com.
Per the family’s request cremation was held. No services are scheduled at this time.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
i love you rik it is me
Rick and I were very good friends back in our Gilster days……. had a lot of great times with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and I am very sorry for your loss.
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, dear Ricky. Love you so much cuz. Sharon
May the LORD JESUS CHRIST bless you as you enter his Kingdom May you be blessed.
I would also like to make a correction; he was preceded in death by one brother; Gailen and one sister Jeanette.
My beloved Uncle has left this wretched world and moved on to the heavenly realm of peace. I will miss him. Until we meet again…XOXOX, Your Loving Niece, Melody Trammell
My beloved Uncle has left this wretched world and moved on to the heavenly realm of peace. I will miss him. Until we meet again…XOXOX, Your Loving Niece, Melody Trammell
Rick was my Brother In-law. He was a good man. He loved his family.