Albert Trentham

SSgt. Albert F. Trentham, USMC (Retired), 79, of Taylors, SC, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Friday, December 19, 2008 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Born in Atlanta, GA, December 19, 1929, he was a son of the late John F. and Bessie Caldwell Trentham. Retired SSgt Trentham served his country with honor and great pride for 24 years, earning the China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal w/2 stars, UN Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal w/1 star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Good Conduct Medal w/7 stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Act Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 stars, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Retiring from service in Albany, GA, the family settled in Greenville, SC, September 1971. He then went to work for General Electric as a crane operator and retired from there in April 1995, after 23 years of service. Mr. Trentham also graduated from Greenville Tech with a 2 year degree in Machining. Albert was a sports enthusiast, and an avid bowler at Wade Hampton Lanes, Taylors, SC. Mr. Trentham was also a member of the American Legion Post 3, life member of the VFW, life member of the Marine Corps Association, life member of the Korean Veteran Association, and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his wife of 54 years Frances Thompson Trentham of the home; sons: Robert F. Trentham and wife Ruby, of Atlanta, GA, Albert M. Trentham and wife Sandra, of Greenville, SC; daughter: Doris A. Trentham of Taylors, SC; brother: Robert E. Lee Trentham, of Covington, GA, a grandson and two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by 3 brothers; Johnny, Clyde, and Frank Trentham: and 2 sisters; Nancy Burns and Irene Trentham. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2008, at The Howze Mortuary Chapel with entombment to follow in Grand View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at The Howze Mortuary. The family will be at the home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 1821 University Ave. W., Suite 5256, St. Paul, MN 55104. Internet: http://www.myasthenia.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements. (864) 834-8051

Albert Trentham

December 19, 1929 - December 19, 2008