November 5, 2023
Mr. Boyd Trapp, age 78 of Smithville, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at St. Thomas West. Boyd was a faithful member of Tabernacle The Baptist Church where he served many roles including song leader and former Sunday School Superintendent. He was retired from McMinnville Powermatic and Smithville Middle TN Natural Gas. In retirement, he kept busy mowing yards and was a jack of all trades. His personality and infectious laugh will truly be missed.
Mr. Boyd was born on June 8, 1945 in Smithville, TN to his parents, Clarence and Louella Caplinger Trapp, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Duane Trapp; grandson, Daymon Trapp; 4 sisters, Oleda Duke, Louaudrey Malone, JoAnn Baker, and Peggy Agee; 3 brothers, Johnny Trapp, Mason Trapp, and Donald Trapp.
Visitation with the family will be on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 11am-8pm and on Tuesday from 9am until the time of service at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Wood and Bro. Garry McBride will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Linda Chapman Trapp of Smithville; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Darrel (Janet) Trapp of Dowelltown; 1 sister, Judy Johnson of Liberty; 1 brother-in-law, Vincent “V.L.” Baker of Smithville; 1 granddaughter, Jayrah Trapp of Dowelltown; 1 grandson, Jamison Trapp of Dowelltown; daughter-in-law, Audrey Trapp of Smithville; step grandchildren, Edward Dillard and Jolene Dillard; 4 step great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.