Troy Love

Troy Love, a man whose bellowing laugh could be heard from miles away, quietly and unexpectedly left this world on June 2, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1972, in Vincennes, IN, the son of William L. "Bill" Love & Paula Jeanette "Sue" Love. A couple of weeks before his birth, Troy's father, Bill, was involved in a bus-train collision, and he succumbed to his injuries soon after Troy and his twin brother Todd were born. Troy was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Love, and his grandparents, James "Junior" & Mildred Love, and Sherman & Paula Weger. Such adversity never managed to dampen Troy's spirits, and he navigated life with a unique blend of infectious humor, arms-wide-open generosity, and the kind of curious energy that sparked countless adventures (and, perhaps, just a few misadventures).

Following his graduation from Robinson High School in 1990, Troy charted a course through adulthood that led him from the oil fields to the pottery to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department (a period of time filled with those infamous late-night squad car sneak-ups!!!) and finally, to a successful general contracting business. Along the way, Troy devoted considerable energy to helping others, lending a hand to anyone in need, and supporting his favorite watering hole, the Flat Rock American Legion Post #132, by helping raise its new building. So devoted was he to the Legion that he became president of the Sons of the American Legion Post #132.

On August 15, 2020, Troy married Melinda (Ham), who survives him and will undoubtedly cherish memories of their short but magical time together. As a father to Chance and MacKenzie Love, Troy bequeathed to his children a passion for life, a generous heart, and a deep love of country music, good food, and the great outdoors-particularly when traversed on a muddy four-wheeler or with a cold Busch in hand!

Troy's many friends and family members will no doubt swap stories of the legendary prankster, remembering laughter that never failed to bring a smile to their faces, practical jokes that sometimes teetered on the edge of sanity, and the relentless curiosity and energy that propelled him to explore everything from the insides of a broken-down engine to the outer reaches of the Grit channel's film catalog.

Whether he was cooking up his famous biscuits and gravy, gaming before video gaming was cool, or displaying an offbeat (and possibly age-inappropriate) immaturity, Troy Love lived life to its fullest and inspired those around him to do the same. Generous, friendly, spirited: these are the words the world will remember him by, but to those who knew him best, Troy was simply an unforgettable force of nature.

His wife, Melinda, and children, Chance and MacKenzie, could never forget this once-in-a-lifetime soul, nor could his mother, Sue Weger; his step-father, Randy Weger; his brothers Tim (and his wife Christine) and Todd Love; nor his sister, Trisha Weger. Numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members will long cherish memories of a life marked by an enduring passion for country living, a fearless drive toward adventure, and a selfless generosity that reminded us all that it's not what you get out of life that matters, but what you give.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8th, at the Jones Cemetery, rural Flat Rock, with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Flat Rock American Legion Post #132". Envelopes will be available at the cemetery. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock is in charge of arrangements.