Leslie E. Troth

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.