Larry Kent Troublefield's Obituary
Larry Kent Troublefield, 86, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
His funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Loflin officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM Wednesday at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle, prior to the service.
Born March 3, 1940 in Stanly County, NC, he was the son of the late Wade Max Troublefield and Lizzie Whitley Troublefield. Mr. Troublefield was a retired truck driver in the steel industry.
He will be remembered by his family as a true country boy at heart. He loved his tractors and was happiest outside working and playing in the yard. He enjoyed gardening, listening to classic country music, especially Loretta Lynn and Perry Como, and sharing the story of how he met Loretta Lynn at the Grand Ole Opry by sneaking in through the back. He also dearly loved his dog, Blue.
Mr. Troublefield is survived by his wife, Deborah Ward Troublefield of the home; son, Kent Troublefield and wife, Nancy, of Garden City Beach, SC; daughter, Michelle Chidester of Conway, SC; sister, Sue Harkey of Locust; grandchildren, Thad Troublefield and Lindsey Chidester; and step-sons, Brian Murphy and Todd Murphy, both of Kingston, NY. He was preceded in death by his brother Max Troublefield and sister Shirley Rummage.
Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's memory to Tillery Compassionate Care at https://www.tillerycompassionatecare.org
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Troublefield family.
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