James M. Trapp Obituary (1932

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. James Marsh "Jim" Trapp Mr. James Marsh "Jim" Trapp, age 86, of Hanover, Indiana entered this life on May 23, 1932 in Oldham County, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Wendell L. Sr. and LaVern Margaret Marsh Trapp. He spent his early life in Henry and Oldham counties and was a 1951 graduate of Eminence High School. He worked for Joe Clark helping with the farm, driving a dump truck and hauling horses. On October 26, 1953, he was inducted into the United States Army in Louisville, Kentucky during the Korean War Era. He rose to the rate of Specialist Three serving in Special Troop Command. He was honorably discharged on October 25, 1955 at Fort Benning, Georgia receiving the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. On July 14, 1954, Jim was united in marriage to Helen C. James in Eminence, Kentucky. This happy union of 41 years was blessed with a daughter, Sharon Denise and sons, Gary Marsh, Bradley Allen, and William Brent. He was in the upholstery industry for over 50 years working for many years at New Albany Auto Trim, then at Madison Auto Trim and Covers Unlimited. Very mechanical-minded, Jim loved old cars and enjoyed rebuilding them. He was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Hanover. In addition to his affinity for old cars, Jim was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and UK basketball. He was excited to learn he had a great grandson on the way. Jim died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home in Hanover, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Jim will be missed by his loving daughter, Sharon Denise Buxton and her husband, Tim of Hanover, Indiana; his loving sons, Gary Marsh Trapp and his companion, Kim Sauley of Madison, Indiana, Bradley Allen Trapp of Hanover, Indiana, William Brent Trapp and his wife, Linda of Madison, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Shawn, Shane, Chad, Grant (Elisha), Jason, and Wesley (Cassie); his adoring great grandchildren, Dylan, Trinity, Brady, Gerrit, Turner, Liam, Parker, and Brayden; his brother, Wendell L. Trapp, Jr. of Eminence, Kentucky; his sister, Mary Jane Sine of Louisville, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell L.Trapp, Sr. died August 13, 1978, his mother, LaVern Margaret Marsh Trapp died in 2000, and his beloved wife of 41 years, Helen C. James Trapp, died September 29, 1995. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., by Bro. Mark Roseberry at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre - Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Hanover Cemetery on Logan's Point Drive in Hanover, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre - Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street Hanover, Indiana. FLAG PRESENTATION A flag presentation will be conducted on Saturday at the graveside by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Hanover. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com div style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments