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Calvin Byers Trobaugh, 93, of Harrisonburg, died September 21, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Calvin was born November 17, 1915 in Rockingham County, VA, and was the son of the late Clark & Emma (McNett) Trobaugh. He attended Pleasant Hill School and then Dayton High School. He worked on the family farm then went on to work at Farm Bureau and Valley Creamery as a route driver. Calvin worked and retired in 1983 from Tenneco Walker Manufacture after 22 years, where he worked as a Quality Inspector. He was a member of UCT since May 1969 and attended Garber Church of the Brethren. Calvin was known for his vegetable garden and gave much of his produce to family and friends. Calvin was the last surviving member of his immediate family of four sisters and five brothers.
On December 26, 1948 he married his wife of 60 years, Ethel Christine Trobaugh who survives. Also surviving are a son, Ronald “Ron” L. Trobaugh and wife, Lynn of Harrisonburg; a grandson, Clark E. Trobaugh of Harrisonburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 2:00pm at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Walt Crull officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg/Rockingham Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com .
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