John Paul Trotter, age 72, of Lithonia, died September 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur and Ethel McKinney. Surviving are two brothers, a sister, and a sister-in-law, all of Pickens, SC; special friends, Beth Abbott, Rebay Fielder, and Reg Abbott, all of Lithonia. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.