Troy J. Gonce, 48, died at his home at 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2011.
Troy was born in Plymouth on May 14, 1963. He was the son of Stephen H. and DiAnne King Gonce.
He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1982. He attended and graduated from the Nachi School of Robotics in Canada.
Troy was employed at Bremen Glass for over 20 years.
His favorite thing to do was to be involved in his children’s activities.
He enjoyed watching drag racing and motorcycling. Very mechanically inclined, he was always to be found tinkering in his garage.
He loved to play pool and to go hunting and fishing with friends.
Troy is survived by a daughter, Ashley and a son, Garrett, both of Plymouth.
A sister, Jaime J. Gonce (Dean Miller) of Palm Bay, Florida and three brothers, Stephen (Melinda) Gonce Jr. and Abree (Jodi) Gonce, both of Plymouth and Aaron Gonce (Gary Stephans) of Noblesville, survive as well.
Amanda, Monet, Ava, Dustin and Zachery, Troy’s nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation and the sharing of memories with the family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for Troy will follow visitation at 6 pm. in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Gonce family.
Elise Davidson says
Gonce Family – Am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with all of you. May God send you all the peace and comfort you need to make it through this. With much Love, Elise Davidson (cousin)
Barbara (Tuttle) Mattke says
Troy was the ring bearer in my wedding when he was a little boy. I use to babysit for him and enjoyed him very much. Jamie and Troy were wonderful children. I have only seen him several times since moving away from Plymouth and was deeply saddened by the news of his death. My love to the family.
Lori (Leedy) Wheatley says
I\’m sorry for the family\’s loss. I have great memories of Troy in high school.
John & Pam Finken says
Our love and prayers to the Gonce Family for their loss of Troy. He was an awesome person and will always be remembered. No more pain, no more pain, I\’m smiling at you from Heaven where will meet meet again…Love you all…John and Pam Finken ♥ ♥
Barbara (Tuttle) Mattke for(Gloria Hensley) says
I would like to express sympathy to the family of Troy for my sister, who was planning to come but is unable to. Gloria (Tuttle) Hensley was a friend of the family years ago and cared for Troy as a baby.
Pat Himes { Jim\'s mother} says
I\’m really sorry for your loss. I remember when you all used to hang out with Jim. You are all in my prayers. Again I am truly sorry.
Elise Davidson says
Gonce Family – Am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with all of you. May God send you all the peace and comfort you need to make it through this. With much Love, Elise Davidson (cousin)
Barbara (Tuttle) Mattke says
Troy was the ring bearer in my wedding when he was a little boy. I use to babysit for him and enjoyed him very much. Jamie and Troy were wonderful children. I have only seen him several times since moving away from Plymouth and was deeply saddened by the news of his death. My love to the family.
Lori (Leedy) Wheatley says
I\’m sorry for the family\’s loss. I have great memories of Troy in high school.
John & Pam Finken says
Our love and prayers to the Gonce Family for their loss of Troy. He was an awesome person and will always be remembered. No more pain, no more pain, I\’m smiling at you from Heaven where will meet meet again…Love you all…John and Pam Finken ♥ ♥
Barbara (Tuttle) Mattke for(Gloria Hensley) says
I would like to express sympathy to the family of Troy for my sister, who was planning to come but is unable to. Gloria (Tuttle) Hensley was a friend of the family years ago and cared for Troy as a baby.
Pat Himes { Jim\'s mother} says
I\’m really sorry for your loss. I remember when you all used to hang out with Jim. You are all in my prayers. Again I am truly sorry.