SOUTHPORT — Albert Glenworth Trunnell Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
He was born Aug. 19, 1937, in Southport, the son of the late, Albert Glenworth Trunnell Sr. and Myrtle Reynolds Trunnell and was preceded in death by a sister, Janice T. Sillery.
A native of Southport, Mr. Trunnell attended Southport High School and was a graduate in 1955. He attended North Carolina State University before entering the U.S. Army and serving in Europe. He completed his degree at East Carolina University. Al married Betty and returned to the Southport area in 1970. He worked at Security Savings and Loan as an appraiser and worked his way up to president and chairman of the board for many years until his retirement. He prided himself on being a true community banker and helping people.
He was very active in his community and was a member of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department, serving as lieutenant and treasurer. He was a charter member of the Molasses Creek Yacht Club, spent many hours fishing and shrimping with family and friends and was well known around the Southport waterfront. After his retirement, he spent time with his wife doing projects around the house and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Betty J. Trunnell of the home; two sons, Glenn Trunnell, and his wife, Amy, of Pittsboro and Eric Trunnell, and his wife, Rhonda, of Raleigh; four granddaughters, Elsa, Mara, Madelyn and Mina.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, in Northwood Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Tomlinson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Paws Place, 242 George II Highway, Winnabow, NC 28479.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
