Roger Lee Trott

Roger Lee Trott, 72, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed on to his Heavenly Father November 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. As a career law enforcement officer, Roger truly embodied the FBI’s motto of Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity.

Roger was born September 13, 1952 in Cambridge, Ohio to Homer and Helen Trott. A graduate of West Muskingum High School, Zanesville, Ohio, Roger earned a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University and a master’s degree from the Marine Corps University. After working in law enforcement for the state of Ohio, Roger joined the FBI in 1983. He was assigned to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Miami, Florida offices before being promoted to FBI headquarters, Washington D.C., working Eurasian/Russian organized crime. Roger then led the FBI/DEA Violent Traffickers Task Force in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His last assignment before retiring from the Bureau was Chief of the New Agents Training Unit at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia. He retired as a supervisory special agent after 23 years.

Yet, Roger did not know how to truly retire. He was Executive Director of the FBI National Academy Associates for a number of years, creating & launching their charitable foundation. Having a passion for those in need and not finished yet in serving the Lord, Roger then became the Executive Director of Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He also served on the Board of Directors for Justice Federal Credit Union for over thirteen years.

Roger was a very active and adventurous man who enjoyed tennis, sailing, skiing, playing ice hockey, biking, and hiking. He loved to travel and explore new places but his “happy place” was the Colorado mountains. Roger’s faith was top priority in his life which he shared by leading Bible Studies over the years. He was also an avid reader, often devouring several books a month.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Polen Trott. He is survived by his wife, Terry (Hazelwood) Trott, whom he met over 50 years ago on the tennis courts at Ohio State, and his two beloved sons, Eric & Adam Trott, who live in New York City. Roger is also survived by his father, Homer Trott, and his brother, Rick (Dawn) Trott, sisters-in-law Debra Hazelwood, Kim (Terry) Kosmatka, and Jean Coe, and brother-in-law Jeff (Jacquie) Hazelwood. Numerous nieces and nephews also added joy to his life. His beloved springer spaniel, Lily, misses him dearly.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his church:

Stafford Crossing Community Church, at 2 PM with a reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter, 471 Central Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, https://brisbencenter.org/donate-funds

“My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 NIV