Troy Dale French, 62, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, at his residence. He was born March 9, 1949, in Coleman, Texas. He worked as an ordained minister and retired as an EMT.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Kattie Lucille Howard; and four brothers: Gerald, Ronnie, Andy, and Jerry.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Virginia; sons, Donnie and fiancé, Lori; and Tim and wife, Toni; daughters, Kattie and husband, Allen; Mary Claudette and husband, Brian; and Sissy French; sister, Diane White and husband, Larry; brothers: Steve Howard and wife, Judy; Mark Howard; and Don Max Howard; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Troy’s family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, Monday, May 23rd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home in Galveston, TX. Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Tuesday, May 24th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, with burial following the service at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston.