Troy Phillip Garver

I am just now learning about Troy's passing (Sept 2021). I had been visiting Michigan last week for the first time in a decade and was retelling old stories with friends in Brooklyn when Troy's name came up. I was and am so saddened to hear he has passed away. I was very involved in Troy's life in 1987, 88, and 89. As a younger kid, and a musician, Troy befriended me and became essentially my friend and personal bodyguard. He fended off bullies from my native Napoleon High School with his...

I knew Troy when I worked at LA|Fitness when I was 18 years old. He was the Personal Trainer Director there and took me in as if I was his son he never had. I learned a great deal about physical fitness, leadership and God. Every morning we would voluntarily gather with one or two other employees and read a passage from the bible. Troy brought me into his home and introduced me to his friends. He worked hard every day. He was respectful, kind and most of all a truly great friend. The last few...

Troy was a good man and my son looked up to him like Troy was a God.
Troy was hard working and had a kind heart.
Troy was always there to lend advice and a helping hand.
He is missed, loved, and he never will be forgotten.

I think about you a lot big man, I will never forget the good times we had at the gym and around downtown a2, will never forget you brotha.

Phil, Carol, and Kim,
I just heard about Troy's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you during these difficult time

Love you big man you were a amazing friend and best ever workout partner. The good die young !!!!

Always in my heart brother


Major mobley

Phil & Carol
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Troy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your healing process. "Life is not waiting for the storm to pass; but life is, learning to dance in the rain".

So sorry for the families loss.Rip Troy Garver.Amen.

Carol and Phil, So very,very sorry!