Buddy O. Trimble Jr.

Buddy passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Beaumont Hospital at the age of 61. The son of the late Orin and Grace (Hemstreet) Trimble was born February 14, 1964 in Bay Citty, Michigan. Buddy was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and was retired from the Bay City Parks Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and serving at the church.

Buddy is survived by his children, Tiffany Payne, Angela Wilkinson and Adam Wilkinson; grandchildren, Kole and Gwendolin Sauvie, Ryu, Brandon and Skylar Insixiengmay, Lily Heading, Remy, Jackie, Willow, Mara and Aiden Wilkinson, Rachel, Matthew and Samantha Wilkinson; brothers, Homer Trimble, James Trimble, Joe McGinnis and Andy and Mark Grauherr; three sisters, Betty Watts, Orlene Verellen and Beverly Grauherr and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Peter Wilkinson; sisters, Marguerite “Peggy” Wyman and Donna Potter and two brothers, Paul and Danny Grauherr.

Funeral and Committal service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Chapman. Private interment will take place at Floral Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the wishes of the family.