Leslie E. Troth
March 1, 1923 ~ May 14, 2014
Leslie E. Troth, 91, Mooresville, died May 14, 2014, in his residence. Mr. Troth was born March 1, 1923, in Patricksburg, to the late Chester S. and Alma Mae (Knox) Troth.
He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Troth was a production worker for Uniroyal for 35 years, retiring in 1977. He also worked as a self-employed electrician. He was a member of the Mooresville Church of God. One of Mr. Troth’s greatest abilities involved his woodworking. He was known for making clocks, shelves, boxes, and games to name a few.
Les was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Thatcher Troth; his second wife, Maudie Mae Lemonds Troth; brothers, Horace and Virgil Troth; sisters, Madonna Baumgartner and Armilda Guthrie.
Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ann Dodson (Jim) of Lebanon; 5 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I will miss your cheerful disposition and always a kind word Your nephew FRED
I am so grateful that I got to see him just last week. Many fond memories as a child of him along with a host of other COG family. Teresa (Boone) Duncan
Uncle Leslie was a very caring and considerate man Everybody he knew loved him He was one of my favorite Uncles He will be missed I loved him very much
Mr. Troth always brightened my day whenever he stopped in at the Mooresville Public Library on his walks around town. He never came in without a smile and a good word. It was truly a pleasure to know him. I’ll miss his visits and the chance to hear what he’s been up to. Thank you, Les, for so many good memories!
I remember as a small child, Uncle Leslie would sit me on the kitchen counter, which we all know was a no-no in Aunt Dorothys kitchen. With a smile on his face, as he was opening the cookie jar, he would say, ‘You shouldn’t eat these cookies Aunt Dorothy just made or you will spoil your dinner.’ I will miss you Uncle Leslie. This cookie is for you!
I will miss seeing Leslie. He always put a smile on my face. I am so glad I got to know him.
Uncle Les was a great man who cared about his whole family. my son and him had a very special relationship even though they didnt see each other very often.
I too love and will miss Uncle Leslie. I never saw him out of sorts …he always had a smile and a good word. Remember the fireworks and homemade ice cream. He was good people, really GOOD PEOPLE. Ruth and family I am very sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. Dads and grandpas are suppose to be forever and they are in our hearts. Lovingly, Theresa Thatcher Seyfried.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Leslie. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.