David W. Troxell, Jr. Obituary in Altoona at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home

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David W. Troxell, Jr.

07/06/1954 - 01/18/2024

Obituary For David W. Troxell, Jr.

David W. Troxell, Jr.

July 6, 1954 - January 18, 2024

David W. Troxell, Jr., 69, of Lakemont, passed away peacefully into the arms of his beloved Savior, Thursday, at home after many health complications.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late David W. and Alice L. (Johnston) Troxell, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah A. (Gutshall) Troxell, whom he married on August 30, 1975; siblings: Tom (Jeanette) Troxell, Larene (Wayne) Adams, Becky (Tony) Law and Eric Troxell; children: Carrie Raus, Kim (Dan) Troxell, Deborah (Chris) Zavada, and David (Danielle) Troxell III; eleven grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, George (Marge) Gutshall.

Dave was a 1973 graduate of Penn Cambria High School and retired from Conrail.

He was a member of Grace Bible Church and loved working on cars, especially his 1970 VW Bug.

Friends will be received from 10a.m to Noon, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 where a funeral service will immediately follow at Noon by Pastor Lou Hileman.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 or Bedford County Humane Society, 182 Bohn Rd., Bedford, PA 15522 in Dave’s memory.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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01/22/2024

Francene Mills Calvert

David and I attended Kindergarten together in 1959-60 in the class of Miss Esther Wharton at Garfield Elementary School overlooking downtown Altoona. Just 5 years old, we fashioned ourselves to be boyfriend and girlfriend. He kissed me (or I kissed him) once to many time until Miss Wharton asked us to stop so we wouldn't be sharing germs. He was a ruddy cute, freckled friendly boy, and just right for a little girl with no brothers. The lasting memory for me has always been that he was my first non-family love. I thank God for such a wholesome boy, whom I see turned out to be a godly man. My memory of him as a little boy has lasted these 64 years. May God comfort those of you who had the opportunity to know and love him too.
01/21/2024

Genie and Wayne Adams

You were such a wonderful, caring brother. You touched so many lives with your sweet, gentle ways and amazing sense of humor. Miss you so much already. Love you, Dave!

Tributes

Heavenly Grace Spray was sent for David W. Troxell, Jr. - 01/23/2024
Andy Kreiser sent Blessings Bouquet for David W. Troxell, Jr. - 01/22/2024

Your Lightner Communications "family" would like to offer our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. We are all here for you to lean on during these trying times.
Larene A Adams sent Rainbow Reflections Basket for David W. Troxell, Jr. - 01/21/2024

Love you, Dave! From Renie and Wayne
Larene A Adams planted 7 trees in memory of David W. Troxell, Jr. . - 01/21/2024