Obituary of Bert Allen Trivett

Bert Allen Trivett, age 82, of Beech Mountain Road, Elk Park, passed away Monday evening, October 6th, 2014 at his home. Born June 9, 1932 in Avery County, he was a son of Dave and Ruby Cook Trivett. After serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, Bert returned to Avery County and worked as a self-employed rock mason in the area. He was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church where he faithfully attended when he was able, and enjoyed raising his vegetable gardens. Mr. Trivett is survived by his wife, Ann Nunley Trivett; son, Jimmy Trivett of Elk Park; four grandsons, Nathan, Jacob, Matthew and Luke Trivett, all of Elk Park; granddaughter, Summer Trivett of Johnson City, TN; and two great-granddaughters, Tatum Cook of Johnson City and Candice Dawn Trivett of Elk Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Lincoln and Matthew Trivett; three brothers, Omer, Jim and Ustace Trivett; four sisters, Pauline Kelley, Louise Oliver, Loy Trivett and Agnes Walsh. Memorial services for Bert Allen Trivett will be conducted Sunday evening, October 12, 2014 at 6 o'clock, at the Beech Mountain Community Center, officiated by Rev. Dennis Church. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 until 6 o'clock, prior to services, at the Community Center. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Trivett family.