PICKENS — Former Pickens County Councilman Ben Trotter passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

Born in Pickens County to the late Ben Hagood Trotter and the late Frances Rowland Trotter, Ben proudly served on Pickens County Council and the Pickens County School Board. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his children, Bobby Trotter (Lisa), Carol Kitchens (Jeff) and Brandie Outz (Rick); grandchildren, Adam Kitchens, Wesley Kitchens, Kevin Payton, Thomas Payton, Aryana Outz and Kadence Outz; and one great-grandchild, Iyanna Hill; sisters, Jere Chappell (Calvin), Patsy Cannon and Jo Holcombe; and several nieces and nephews who were like his own children.

Ben was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Wilma Trotter; a brother, Red Trotter; and a sister, Martha McCall. A memorial service was held on Aug. 31 at Freedom Biker Church.