MANSFIELD: Mike Truex was a man filled with love and gratitude. He was an adoring husband, wonderful father and doting Deetz to his grandkids. He began every morning and ended every evening expressing his thanks for how the Lord had blessed him. (Psalm 9:1)
Mike passed into the Lord’s care on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Celebration, FL. He was 76.
Born Michael Allen Truex on May 7, 1947, in Ashland to parents Milo E. and Margaret L. (Bartley) Truex. He was graduated from Ashland High School in 1965.
A Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class, Mike served with the US Navy in Vietnam. After serving, he earned his diploma from the Ohio State Patrol Academy.
Mike loved serving as a State Trooper for 28½ years where he made many lifelong friends. He also enjoyed buying, selling and detailing vehicles throughout his life. After his retirement from the OSP, he worked with security services at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital and as a bailiff with Mansfield Municipal Court. He also enjoyed traveling extensively. Mike especially enjoyed taking cruises and wintering in Florida.
As an avid golfer, Tuesdays and Thursdays were sacrosanct for his golf game and league.
Mike was a member of Berean Baptist Church, and he lived his Christian faith as an example to everyone. He leaves a legacy of unconditional love, wise advice, and unending kindness.
He is survived by his wife Annie (Murphy McQuate) Truex, whom he married September 18, 2021; a son Mark Truex of Mansfield; daughter Julie Conrad of Ft. Mitchell, KY; five grandchildren Isabella and Elise Conrad, and Ariel, Adelyn and Ethan Truex, step-sons Scott McQuate and Robert (Teresa) McQuate; step grandchildren, Keegan (Brooke) McQuate, Brynn (fiancé JT Hasty) McQuate; a step great grandson Paul David McQuate; and sisters Martha Ann Weaver and Janet Piatt.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years Nancy (Mutchler) Truex on March 11, 2021.
The Truex family will receive friends Friday, March 1, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Berean Baptist Church, 2145 Middle Bellville Road, Mansfield. A worship service giving glory to God for the life of Mike Truex will be held at Berean Baptist Church on Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. Pastors Dan Krause and Keegan McQuate will officiate. Burial will follow in Imhoff Cemetery in Ashland County. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is serving the Truex family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the Missions Fund of Berean Baptist Church or the USO at the funeral.
Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Truex family, share a message of support – or special memory of Mike – and watch his tribute video – online at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com
Funeral Home: Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home
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