Trent Lingafelter, 64
of Salem, AL and Willow Hill, IL passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at East Alabama Medical Center.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM - Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL. There will also be visitation from 2:00-4:00 PM – Friday, September 21, 2012 at Shiloh Christian Church in rural Willow Hill, IL. Graveside services with full military rites be will held at 4:00 PM – Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Shiloh Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com. Trent was born May 20, 1948 in Effingham, Illinois the son of the late Leasel and Leatha (White) Lingafelter.
Trent served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired as a civil service foreman of roads and grounds maintenance division at Ft. Benning, GA. He was past commander of In Country Vet's Motorcycle Club; past president of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association; was a Patriot Guard rider and former dirt track race car driver.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years - Janice Nason Lingafelter of Salem, AL Son - Major Lonnie Lingafelter and wife Tammy of Montgomery, AL
2 Daughters - Amy Fuchs and husband Stephen of Houston, TX
Brandy Krutz and husband Eddie of Smiths Station, AL
2 Brothers, Greg (Shirley) Lingafelter of Willow Hill, IL
Randy (Dee) Lingafelter of Newton, IL 2 Sisters -Carol (Jerry) Johnson of Loami, IL and Janice (Carl) Purcell of Willow Hill, IL 4 Grandchildren - Brittany Lingafelter, Kelsey Lingafelter, Jacob Fuchs, Megan Fuchs
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Trent was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ronnie Lingafelter.