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Location: NE Florida | Subject: Friday Obits
https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.
I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.
BYXBEE .. .. .. Today we celebrate the beautiful life of Gregg Abbott Byxbee, a man who turned every challenge into an adventure. His journey from Connecticut to Florida was filled with steady purpose and bright curiosity. Gregg passed away peacefully at home in New Port Richey, Florida, on February 9th, 2026.
Born on September 21st, 1953, in Norwalk, Connecticut to the late Morris and Norma Byxbee, Gregg carried the spark of exploration from an early age. In 1975 he began service in the United States Navy, rising to 2nd Class Petty Officer aboard the USS George C Marshall SSBN-654 at Naval Submarine Base New London. That chapter shaped his discipline and deep respect for teamwork.
Away from the sea, grease-stained afternoons spent restoring old cars became Gregg's favorite way to unwind. He also enjoyed bringing vintage electronics back to working order, turning forgotten gadgets into talking points at gatherings. These projects showed the patience and quiet joy that made time with Gregg feel special.
He is predeceased by his sister, Susan Byxbee, and his nephew, Christopher Wood. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Ellen Byxbee Wood; his nieces Melissa and Shannon Wood; his nephew, Kevin Wood; and his grand-nephew, Riley Linnell. He will also be missed by dear friends, Owen and Stacy Mead and many other beloved friends.
His workshop may be quiet now, yet the skills he shared and the machines he revived will keep running for years to come. We can honor Gregg by tackling each project with the steady care he showed and by enjoying the moment when something old works again. We celebrate a life well-lived and say thank you, Gregg, for every spark you left behind.
TRIMBLE .. .. .. Richard Carlton Trimble, 84, of Milam, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, with his children by his side. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana. Richard was born November 11, 1941, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Carlton Trimble and Nerva (Overstreet) Trimble.
Richard had an adventurous soul and spent his life seeking new places and experiences. As a boy, his family settled in Thayer, Missouri, on what became known as “The Farm.” At the request of his great-grandfather, the Trimble family gathered there yearly for family reunions, bringing together dozens of relatives and friends from near and far. The Farm became a place filled with treasured memories for Richard and his family.
He graduated from Thayer High School and joined the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper. After four years, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard a submarine in the Philippines.
On August 4, 1973, he married Debra (Coda) Trimble. Together they raised two children, Maria and Travis. Their family life began in Wyoming where Richard worked in the oil fields and construction. They later moved to Portland, Texas, where he worked offshore as a mud engineer. In 1986, the family returned to Riverton, Wyoming, where Richard completed his working career, retiring from the United States Postal Service.
Following retirement, Richard returned to Thayer to care for his mother until her passing in 2012. It was there he found his “partner in crime,” Mary Greer. Often described as “two peas in a pod,” they shared 14 years together in Milam. They loved and cared for one another until Mary’s passing in October 2025.
To those who truly knew him, Richard was an untamed soul — strong, honest, and unapologetically himself. He was a man of few words, but you always knew where you stood with him. He had a sharp wit, dry sarcasm, and quiet charisma that drew people in. He left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to cross his path. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Maria (Trimble) and Jason Howard of Riverton, Wyoming; his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Madison Trimble of Bar Nunn, Wyoming; and his grandchildren, Blake Howard, Brady Howard, Quincy Trimble, and Roberta “Bertie” Trimble.
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