Master Sergeant Joe L. Trampota, USAF (Retired), passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was 75 years old.

Joe was born in Crosby, Texas on Sept. 8, 1948, to parents Joe Trampota and Ella Sodek Trampota. He spent his entire childhood in Crosby and graduated in 1968. After graduation from high school, Joe joined the United States Air Force. During his 20-year career in the Air Force, Joe was assigned to multiple duty stations and awarded countless ribbons and honors. Master Sergeant Trampota was proud to serve his Country! After retirement from the Air Force, Joe went to work for ECI in San Antonio, Texas from 1989 - 2013 as a Sales Consultant. After retirement from ECI, he bought a home with acreage in Center Point, TX where he enjoyed remodeling, ranching, hunting, and fishing.

In 2021, Joe's entire world would change forever when he married JC Slagle Trampota. JC and Joe were best friends and loves. They spent almost every moment together until his untimely death.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of the home, JC Trampota; his children, Audra (Ronnie) Edgington, Chris Trampota, William (Susan) Phillips, and Breana (Jeremy) Johnson; grandchildren, Candace, Taylor, Jason, Jared, Christopher, Mac, Weston, Cash, and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Seth, Logan, and Aaron; siblings, Jimmy (Sadako) Trampota, Martha Evans, Joyce (Frank) Kristof; loving nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Blake Evans.

A memorial service will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The family will receive guests from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for visitation with the memorial service following at 2:00 PM. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 4, 2023, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

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