James C. Trickett, 78, of Barboursville, WV, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. He was born July 8, 1947 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late Dennis John Trickett and Willa Mae Arnett. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard. He served from 1966-1972. His love for his country was sincere and he was proud to serve. That pride stayed with him for the rest of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia A. Trickett; son, James E. Trickett and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Trickett; grandson, Corey Perdue, whom he loved very much; sister-in-law, Deborah J. Smith (aka Zippy); nieces, JoAnna Dawn and Sydney G. Rowsey, Laila Marie Collins and husband Colton Collins; and great-nephews, Jameson David and Sawyer Layne Collins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, WV. Burial will be held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held an hour before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to make a donation to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in James’ honor. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
