Trueman R. Tremble, 1912-2000

The Rev. Trueman Tremble was born August 11, 1912, in Charleston, Illinois, son of Joseph and Viva Mae Tremble. Trueman married Eleanor Virginia Johnson and they had one daughter, Mary Jane, and one son, Trueman R. Tremble Jr.

Upon graduation from Charles State University, Trueman taught school for 20 years. At the age of 46, God touched him and called him into the ministry. He completed his seminary studies at Duke University.

The Rev. Tremble served the Cumberland Charge, Burkeville, Lancaster, Melrose in the Rappahannock District, and Shenandoah. While at the Lancaster Charge, he received the Rural Minister of the Year Award. Upon retirement, he served the Cokesbury Charge in the Winchester District for 12 years.

He was truly loved by many; and led many to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus. Most certainly he heard the words: "Well done my good and faithful servant." He lived the words of Stephen Grellit:

I expect to pass through this world but once,

Any good thing therefore I can do; or kindness shown any fellow creature,

Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

— Eleanor Virginia Tremble