Robert Cyron “RC” Trammell Jr.

Robert Cyron “RC” Trammell Jr. age 102 of New Prospect, Lawrence County, TN, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at his home. 

RC was born in Dora, Alabama, small town about 25 miles northwest of Birmingham, on the 5th day of January 1924 to the late Robert Cyron Sr. and Grace Sloan Trammell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ruth Frances Lanning Trammell, to whom he was married to over 60 years. He was also preceded in death by his sister Willodean Wright and brother Billy Trammell. 

He is survived by his brother Ted (Jane) Trammell of Brentwood, TN, sons Bob (Carolyn) Trammell of Huntsville, AL and Tim Trammell of Leoma, TN, and daughter Dianne (Nicky) Bowen of Murfreesboro, TN. He is also survived by grandsons Stephen (Sara) Trammell of Huntsville, AL, David Bowen of Murfreesboro, TN, Adam Bowen of Powell, TN, Tyler Trammell of Leoma, TN and granddaughters Aimee (Cary) Hurt of Huntsville, AL and Laura Trammell of New Prospect, TN. He also has 4 great–grandchildren, Bryson, Jaden, Carlie, and Beau Trammell and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great–great nieces and nephews. 

The family would also like to recognize his caretakers in his final years, Debbie, and Jackie along with his longest caretaker of over 2 years Sherri Powell. 

RC only attended school through the Eighth grade as he was needed to provide more help on the farm. 

Things would continue the same for several years until that infamous day, December 7th, 1941. With the nation now gearing up for America’s entry into the Second World War, RC would be turning 18 just weeks after that fateful day. Working on an active farm meant that he was not sent off to Europe right away, but the call came and he reported to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia in November of 1943. He would then be shipped over to Europe on the First day of July 1944. The trip would take 2 weeks and arriving in southern Italy on the 15th day of that month. 

After arriving in Europe, he would go on to see action in four different theaters of the war, Italy (Rome–Arno), Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. It was in the second theater of Southern France, that he would earn a Purple Heart Medal, a mere two and half months after arriving in Europe. He was struck in the arm and the injury also resulted in damaging his hearing in his adjacent ear. He was only out of commission for a short time and managed to escape any further casualty for his remaining time in the war. During his time, he also was able to achieve the rank of Sergeant and worked with the mortar crews. 

Finally, the call came in early 1946, after over 18 months of active service, that he would finally be heading back home to Lawrence County, Tennessee. 

Just two years later after marrying Ruth in 1946, he bought his farm in 1948 where he would live the rest of his long life. After farming for several years, he started working at Murray Ohio bicycle plant in Lawrenceburg where he would work until he retired at 62. 

He and Ruth were very active in the Middle Tennessee Fair where they would enter produce and pies that were frequently award winners. After he retired, they would travel to all 50 states with a travel group. 

He and Ruth attended New Prospect Church of Christ for many years where he was an elder. In later years, they would move to the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg. 

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with Jacob Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN with full military honors. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Pulaski Street Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.