Troy Scott Maxel

EATON — Troy Scott Maxel, 56, of Eaton, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.

He was born July 10, 1967, in Dayton. Troy was a 1985 graduate of National Trail High School; ministered to our local community through Dale's Teen Cafe and Food 4 Families, both in Preble County; and was also a minister at the Spirit and Truth Center in West Alexandria. He worked at Navistar Manufacturing in Springfield; owned ABC Transport; and later worked at E.M.T. Inc. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and shared his lifelong interest with motocross with his sons; was the President of Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority; was the founder of Preble Patriots (P2); and was a member of the Lakengren Dragons.

He was preceded in death by his father James A. Maxel; brother Todd S. Maxel; paternal grandparents Ervin C. and Norma J. Maxel; maternal grandparents Franklin A. and Lillian E. Yost; uncles Franklin A. Yost Jr., Todd O. Yost and Russell H. Robert; and aunt Diane K. Maxel.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Jessica Maxel; sons Tom S. (Courtney) Maxel, Tyler S. (Angie) Maxel and Tanner S. Maxel; grandchildren Macie C., Leanna E.K., Trey S. and Trevor S.; mother and stepfather Dianna and Robert Thomas; sisters Gina Yost and Sheri (Rodney) Reynolds; stepsister DeLena Reed; step-brothers Don (Aimee) Thomas, Brian (Angie) Thomas and Bobby Thomas; aunt Melanie Robert; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon at the Covenant of Peace Church, 4745 U.S. 127 N., Eaton. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Maxel family, ℅ Gard Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.

Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.