Jimmy Lee Trobaugh, 90, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Roswell, Georgia. Born in Milan, Tennessee, in 1936, Jimmy led a life defined by professional excellence and a deep commitment to his family.

He earned his engineering degree from Georgia Tech, where he also proudly played on the collegiate basketball team. This foundation led to a distinguished career in the utility sector, where he contributed his expertise to Alabama Power and Georgia Power before rising to serve as the Vice President of Marketing for Southern Company. After his retirement, he enjoyed working part-time for the City of Roswell Recreation Parks department.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Reed Trobaugh; his son, James Jeffrey Trobaugh; his daughters, Cori Connolly and Wendy Trobaugh; his stepdaughter, Sherry Simpson; his brother, Tom Trobaugh; his sister, Gloria Shelton; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lee Trobaugh Jr., who passed away in 2008.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at Northside Chapel, located at 12050 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Roswell Parks, https://friendsoftheroswellparks.com