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Portrait of Troy Link
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Troy Link

November 20, 1964 – September 22, 2024
Lived 59 years
Fairview Cemetary · Homer, MI
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Troy Edward Link Obituary

Troy Edward Link, 59, of Homer, passed away on September 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 20, 1964 to Clair Link and Carol (Bufford) Link- Barker in Tecumseh, MI. Troy married Melanie Beth Mickle on September 15, 2007 in Homer, Michigan. Troy owned and operated Link Trucking and Truck Service. He loved building and restoring semi-trucks and going to truck shows.

Troy is survived by his loving spouse, Melanie Link; children, Renee Wise of Onsted, MI, Kevin (Morgan) Minix of Homer, MI, Greg (Debbie) Minix of Homer, MI, Jennifer (Jeff) Westbrook of Newberry, FL; grandchildren, Bayleigh, Noah, Makayla, Harrison, Camden, Betty, Payten, Brooklen, Wyatt, Makenzie, Jordan, Chase, Alivia, Beckett, Dawson; brothers and sisters, Tim Link, Tabitha Willet, Rickie Devore and Bill Link.

Troy was preceded in death by his father, Clair Link and brother, Terry Link.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm with a memorial service starting 2:00 pm at Kempfs of Homer with Pastor Mike Erlacher officiating.

Interment of Troys cremated remains will be in Fairview Cemetery in Homer.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Troy may do so to Melanie to help with Troys medical expenses or to the Harvester Home Coming, 5912 Hinsdale Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46835.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US Hwy 27 N, Marshall, MI 49068. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook, or to share memories and pictures with the family.

Visitation

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm

303 S Hillsdale St,

Homer MI 49245

Memorial Service

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm

303 S Hillsdale St,

Homer MI 49245

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1964
Born November 20
1971
Troy was 7 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1974
Troy was 10 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1982
Troy was 18 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1989
Troy was 25 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1995
Troy was 31 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
1997
Troy was 33 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2001
Owner of Link Trucking & Truck Service Homer, MI
2001
Troy was 37 when Apple introduced the iPod
2004
Moved to Homer, MI
2007
Married the love of his life Melanie
2022
Harvester Homecoming Heavy Weight Champ IH Truck show in Ft Wayne, IN.
2024
Passed away September 22, age 59
2025
Troy Link Memorial Truck Show
2025
First Great Grand Daughter Born Hadleigh Grace
2026
Second Great Granddaughter Born Gracelynn Renee Lou
2026
26’ Harvester Homecoming
2026
St Ignace Truck Show
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