President Trass

October 7, 2009

Trass 2President Trass, 90, of Columbia died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home, 2207 Holly Ave., Columbia, Mo.

President Trass was born January 10, 1919 in Vicksburg, Ms., the son of General Trass Sr., and Mary Jordan Trass. He was retired from the US Army after 22 years of service.

He leaves to cherish his memory one son Arthur Trass of Columbia,  one brother  General Trass Jr. of Lake Providence, LA., and 2 grandchildren.

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16 Responses to “President Trass”

  1. Dennis Lamons on October 8th, 2009 5:14 pm

    Art,

    You are in the thoughts and prayers of my family. Take care.

    Dennis, Jen, Kaleb and Kinsley Lamons

  2. Doxley-Parham Family on October 9th, 2009 4:29 am

    Trass Family We are praying for you for your loss.Trass was a good man and he will be missed. I can remember when we were kids the ring he made all of us out of a dollar bill, wearing rings on all of his fingers. Trass has been apart of our lives as babies, coming over sitting on the porch Asking ” What country are you from”. Arthur if it anything we can do please don’t hesitate to call. May he rest in peace.

  3. Robert Mitchell - Tennessee on October 9th, 2009 5:21 am

    To the family of President Trass, I want to say how much I am so saddened to hear of the demise of our friend.
    I’ve been knowing Mr. Trass for over 32 years. Mr. Trass was a great man to be around and a lot of fun. He was always most kind.
    May the strength of your heavenly father keep you all in these days of sorrow.

  4. James Coleman on October 10th, 2009 6:13 pm

    Pastor James Coleman and St. James A.M.E. Church of Lake Providence, LA is praying for the TRASS Family. We have fond memories of your loved one.

  5. Katherine Cross on October 15th, 2009 7:04 pm

    Mr. Trass will be truely missed, he was such a nice person always
    happy.
    With my deepest Sympathy

    Katherine Cross

  6. Brandy Stockton-Jordan, Drake Stockton and Kourtney Jordan on October 15th, 2009 7:27 pm

    Dee and Art,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you!

    Brandy, Drake and Kourtney

  7. Penny Carroll Braun on October 16th, 2009 1:16 am

    I met President Trass decades ago during his work at Christian/Columbia College. A military brat myself, I found him admirable and delightful. When I read of his accomplishments, I am not surprised, but I am impressed.

    He even appeared in a 3-minute film I made; he was good, but the film was not. I have enjoyed seeing him over the intervening years and will miss those chance encounters.

    My life was brightened by his light. My sympathies to his friends and family. Most sincerely, Penny Carroll Braun

  8. Lorene Capers on October 16th, 2009 1:48 am

    Arthur, Deanna, Anya and Roman
    I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. You are all in my prayers. We all love you,

    The Capers Family

  9. Sandy Harryman on October 16th, 2009 11:16 am

    I met President Trass recently when he was a patient in our ICU. It was my pleasure to be one of the nurses caring for him. He was delightful to visit with, friendly with a good sense of humor despite his hospitalization. I was sad to hear the news of his death. I know he has touched many lives over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
    Sandy

  10. Cora Lee Turner on October 16th, 2009 1:18 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
    Howard and Cora Turner

  11. Arvine Eubanks on October 16th, 2009 7:04 pm

    Deepest sympathy to the Trass Family.

    Arvine Eubanks& Family

  12. Arthur and DeAnna Trass on October 17th, 2009 3:28 pm

    Thank you to everyone who left kind words of encouragement and tokens of affection. Your thoughts and actions are very much appreciated!

  13. Debra E. Thrower on October 18th, 2009 6:37 pm

    Dear Authur and family,
    On behalf of the late Timotihy Thrower, Sr., and family, we are sending our condolences to each of you during this time of lost.
    I will miss Mr. Trass making rings from my one-hundered dollar bills!

    Peace of Christ,

    Debra & Stephen Thrower

  14. Diahann Thrower (Deborah Thrower's Sister) on October 20th, 2009 8:27 pm

    Please accept codolences from Timothy Thrower’s children:
    Diahann, Jacqueline, Deborah, Timothy Jr. (Butch), Michael, Sterling, Stephen. Memories of Mr. Trass are boundless.
    May comfort be extended from the Holy Spirit to his Son and brother.

  15. Jacqueline Thrower on October 21st, 2009 1:27 am

    Deepest sympathy to the Trass Family. The Thrower Family

  16. chris edwards on October 25th, 2009 2:58 am

    Deepest sympathy from our family to yours. Mr Trass was truly inspirational. Without knowing of his extensive military background he always did and will have my respect.

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