Roy Lee “Sid” Trexler, 100, of Columbia, died March 3, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Waterloo. He was born Sept. 1, 1925, in Ullin, to the late George Dewey and Ella (nee Julian) Trexler.

On June 12, 1946, he married the love of his life, Cleta “Evelyn” Trexler in Perks. “Sid” and “Evelyn” spent 76 years together until her passing in 2022.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Columbia. Sid was a World War II veteran and epitomized “The Greatest Generation.” He worked at the Columbia Quarry Company, working his way up to becoming president by the time he retired. In his spare time Sid enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved being with his family.

Surviving are his sons, Garry R. (Kathie) Trexler of Franklin, Tenn., and Clyde D. (Becky) Trexler of Columbia; grandchildren, Leslie C. (John) Hooper, Nathan R. (Stacy) Trexler, Adam “AJ” (Ginny) Trexler and Justin A. (Gisela) Trexler; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Harold “Gene”Trexler and Douglas “Mac” Trexler; along with other family members.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, he was preceded by his siblings Jessie, Charles, Betty, Edith, George “Sam” and Terry.

Visitation is 9-11 a.m. March 6 at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia. 

A service will be held immediately after visitation at the church with Pastor Derick Mickan officiating. 

Interment will be in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to First Baptist Church Building Fund,  Columbia.