MURFREESBORO, TN – Troy Akemon, 83, of Murfreesboro,TN, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at the Avalon Hospice Center in Tennessee.
He was born on December 17, 1936 in Roxana, KY to the late James & Polly (Ingram) Akemon.
Troy is survived by his two daughters; Debra (Christopher) Haynes of Elkhart, IN, and Karen (David) Griffith of Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren, Aubrey (Danny) Keough of Granger, IN, Austin Haynes of Elkhart, Zack (Kelly) Griffith of Georgia, Sean (Jessica) Griffith of Maineville, OH and a great-grandson, Colton Keough of Granger.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy Akemon, his second wife, Nadine Dreibelbis, and a third wife, Carol Drew. Also preceding him in death where his 11 brothers and sisters.
Troy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until 1962, where he earned an honorable discharge.
He was employed at Bendix Corporation in Quality Control from 1966 to 2000, he later worked for B + P Trucking. Troy enjoyed going to the casino, playing poker, he was a wonderful friend to all who knew him. His family would tell you he didn’t know a stranger.
Troy’s constant companion was his cat, “Buttons” who he loved dearly.
He was a fun-loving, generous soul, who loved his children and family with all his heart. He will be missed every single day.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Valley Park, where full military rites will be rendered.
Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was born on December 17, 1936 in Roxana, KY to the late James & Polly (Ingram) Akemon.
Troy is survived by his two daughters; Debra (Christopher) Haynes of Elkhart, IN, and Karen (David) Griffith of Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren, Aubrey (Danny) Keough of Granger, IN, Austin Haynes of Elkhart, Zack (Kelly) Griffith of Georgia, Sean (Jessica) Griffith of Maineville, OH and a great-grandson, Colton Keough of Granger.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy Akemon, his second wife, Nadine Dreibelbis, and a third wife, Carol Drew. Also preceding him in death where his 11 brothers and sisters.
Troy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until 1962, where he earned an honorable discharge.
He was employed at Bendix Corporation in Quality Control from 1966 to 2000, he later worked for B + P Trucking. Troy enjoyed going to the casino, playing poker, he was a wonderful friend to all who knew him. His family would tell you he didn’t know a stranger.
Troy’s constant companion was his cat, “Buttons” who he loved dearly.
He was a fun-loving, generous soul, who loved his children and family with all his heart. He will be missed every single day.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Valley Park, where full military rites will be rendered.
Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
MURFREESBORO, TN – Troy Akemon, 83, of Murfreesboro,TN, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at the Avalon Hospice Center in Tennessee.
He was born on December 17, 1936 in Roxana, KY to the late James & Polly (Ingram) Akemon.
Troy is survived by his two daughters; Debra (Christopher) Haynes of Elkhart, IN, and Karen (David) Griffith of Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren, Aubrey (Danny) Keough of Granger, IN, Austin Haynes of Elkhart, Zack (Kelly) Griffith of Georgia, Sean (Jessica) Griffith of Maineville, OH and a great-grandson, Colton Keough of Granger.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy Akemon, his second wife, Nadine Dreibelbis, and a third wife, Carol Drew. Also preceding him in death where his 11 brothers and sisters.
Troy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until 1962, where he earned an honorable discharge.
He was employed at Bendix Corporation in Quality Control from 1966 to 2000, he later worked for B + P Trucking. Troy enjoyed going to the casino, playing poker, he was a wonderful friend to all who knew him. His family would tell you he didn’t know a stranger.
Troy’s constant companion was his cat, “Buttons” who he loved dearly.
He was a fun-loving, generous soul, who loved his children and family with all his heart. He will be missed every single day.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Valley Park, where full military rites will be rendered.
Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was born on December 17, 1936 in Roxana, KY to the late James & Polly (Ingram) Akemon.
Troy is survived by his two daughters; Debra (Christopher) Haynes of Elkhart, IN, and Karen (David) Griffith of Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren, Aubrey (Danny) Keough of Granger, IN, Austin Haynes of Elkhart, Zack (Kelly) Griffith of Georgia, Sean (Jessica) Griffith of Maineville, OH and a great-grandson, Colton Keough of Granger.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy Akemon, his second wife, Nadine Dreibelbis, and a third wife, Carol Drew. Also preceding him in death where his 11 brothers and sisters.
Troy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until 1962, where he earned an honorable discharge.
He was employed at Bendix Corporation in Quality Control from 1966 to 2000, he later worked for B + P Trucking. Troy enjoyed going to the casino, playing poker, he was a wonderful friend to all who knew him. His family would tell you he didn’t know a stranger.
Troy’s constant companion was his cat, “Buttons” who he loved dearly.
He was a fun-loving, generous soul, who loved his children and family with all his heart. He will be missed every single day.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Valley Park, where full military rites will be rendered.
Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
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