Dennis L. Troy

Dennis Lincoln Troy, Age 63, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his friends and loved ones. Dennis was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the second son of Charles and Marjorie Troy. Dennis graduated in 1967 from Brebeuf Preparatory School in Indianapolis. He attended Indiana University where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Police Administration. While at Indiana University, Dennis was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. While attending IU, he was employed by the Center for Police Training and also the National Traffic Safety Administration as an accident investigator. In 1970, he was selected by the Monroe County Sheriffs Merit Board and appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff. Dennis was promoted to the position of Chief of Detectives before taking early retirement in 1979. During his law enforcement career, he received more than 30 letters of commendation. He was awarded the Police Distinguished Service Medal, FBI Exceptional Service Award, and the United States Secret Service Director's Award. After leaving law enforcement, Dennis took a position with the Monroe Guaranty Insurance company (a Cook Group company) as an adjuster-investigator. In 1984, Dennis transferred from Monroe Guaranty to Cook Incorporated. During his tenure at COOK, he served in many roles ultimately becoming Director of Security, but more than that, he was also a trusted friend and advisor to both the family and company. Dennis continued to serve the community as Chief Criminal Investigator for the Coroner's office until he was elected Coroner of Monroe County in 1984. He served two terms. Dennis also became a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, serving 24 years as an intelligence officer (1984 - 2008). Mobilized in 1990 and 1991 for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he served on the intelligence staff (J2) of General Norman Schwarzkopf. For his work in Operation Desert Storm, the Queen of England made Dennis an honorary member of the Royal Navy and an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He served as Executive Officer of the Office of Navy Intelligence Detachment 1992 at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson Air Force base in Ohio. Dennis then served as Commanding Officer of the Joint Intelligence Center Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Dennis retired as a Captain,and was the Deputy Intelligence Area Commander Midwest. He received numerous personal decorations and awards. Dennis belonged to many organizations including the American Legion, AMVETS, Bloomington Elks Lodge 446, Military Officers Association of America, National Eagle Scout Association, Association of the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Reserve Officers Association, the former Texas Ranger Foundation with the permanent rank of Captain, and the United States Naval Institute. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his older brother, the Rev. Thomas B. Troy of Philadelphia. He is survived by his loving wife, T J Sexton-Troy, formerly of Columbus, Ind., his daughter Tara Troy Doyon, her husband Ron and grandchildren Mary Kathryn, and Caroline of Bloomington, his son, Colin Troy of Eugene, Ore., his younger brother Kevin Troy, and his loyal dog Ensign. Visitation will be at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday and at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Elks memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at St Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th Street, Bloomington. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the church at the conclusion of the Mass. A Celebration of Life will follow the burial at the Bloomington Elks following the services. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America and the Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. -

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Dennis L. Troy

April 17, 1949 - November 20, 2012