October 2, 1969 – November 24, 2025
Troy Nathan Eads left this world surrounded by family and love at 11 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House.
Troy Nathan was born on October 2, 1969, in Bloomington, IN, to Joyce (Smith) Hawkins and Coby Eads. He worked in telecommunications for 30-plus years, most recently at Lineal Contracting Inc. He took so much pride in his work and would not stand around with his hands in his pockets.
His heart was huge for those he loved, and he was quick to let you know when you were not doing your best and could do better. He loved playing guitar and working in his yard and garage, but most of all, he loved the Lord.
Troy married Laura Anne Richardson on September 9, 1995, and they welcomed two children, Abigail Maglynn (Isaiah) and Aubrey Jean. He would tell you that his kids were the most important thing that ever happened to him and that they literally saved his life. He loved them fiercely.
Troy is survived by his wife, Laura Anne; children, Abigail Maglynn and Aubrey Jean (partner Madilyn Wray); mother, Joyce (Phil) Hawkins; father, Coby (Joyce) Eads; siblings, Timmy Grubb (Vangie), Dusty Grubb, Stephanie Sexton (John), Terra McLaughlin (Michael); step-siblings, Dr. Misty Hawkins, Meranda Jenkins (Nelson), Crystal Mikels (Brady), JR Morris, Mikel Morris; aunts, Shirley Hartman (Philip) and Diana Cooley (Steve); sisters-in-law, Christy Fender (Kevin) and Dr. Ashley Furlong (Jake); brother-in-law, Adam Richardson (Ashton);-Laura’s step-mother, Cindy Richardson; 22 nieces and nephews; many great nieces/nephews; stepmother in his youth, Rita Jo Prince; cousins who were like brothers to him, Rusty Smith, Chris Smith, Andy Smith and Scott Dillard; friends that were family, Kevin Smith, David Potts, Shane Foddrill, and Tim Prince.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilma Jean and James Princ,e and Robert Ancil (Butch) Smith; paternal grandparents Vasel and Doris Jean Eads; uncles David Smith (Becky) and Danny Joe Smith; mother and father-in-law, Larry and Ethel Richardson; stepfather, Rusty Grubb, and his father, Don Grubb.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Limestone Chapel of George Funeral Care, 527 15th Street in Bedford, with Pastor Greg Eads and Pastor Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Limestone Chapel, Bedford.
Memorial contributions may be made in Troy’s memory to the White River Humane Society, BNL Music Boosters, IU Health Foundation, or any other organization of the giver’s choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.limestonechapel.net.
The family of Troy Nathan Eads would like to express a special thank-you to IU Health Hospice and his nieces, Alayna Branham, Lexie Fender, and Whitlee Hignite.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Derek and Abby George of the Limestone Chapel of George Funeral Care at 527 15th Street in Bedford, Indiana.
