Troy Samuel Bearden

      Troy Samuel Bearden, age 28, of Guntown, Mississippi, (originally from Ashley, MI) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home.
      A Celebration of Life will be held at North Star Township Hall, Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 P.M.
      Troy was born on May 13, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Samuel C. and Penny (Drummond) Bearden. Troy was a 2014 graduate of Fulton High School. He then attended Ferris State University and graduated with a degree as a welding engineer. After graduation, he relocated to Mississippi where he established his home and career.
     Troy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, and the companionship of his beloved dog, Gus. He also enjoyed traveling back home to Michigan, where he spent his time visiting family and close friends.
      Troy is survived by his father Samuel Bearden and Michelle Penner; his paternal aunts and uncles: Shirley & Luke Tonneberger, Linda Bearden, and Ronald & Melissa Bearden; and many cousins. He is also survived by his maternal uncle and aunt, Jim & Angie Drummond, and their children: Noah, Aaron, Logan, Ellie, Lane, Mason, and Natalie; and maternal grandparents, Owen & Jeanne Drummond, who will certainly miss their firstborn grandson. He also leaves behind many other family members and close friends. We will all miss, Troy dearly. Troy was preceded in death by his mother in 2021; his grandparents, Ronald & Erma Bearden, and aunt, Becky Griffith.
      Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.