Douglas Troy French

Reidsville - LaDonna Moseley French, 45, and her husband, Douglas "Troy" French, 48, of 791 Pinewood Road, died early Saturday, February 4, 2012 at their home.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Reidsville Christian Church with Dr Jeff Johnson, Mr. David Langston and Rev. Tom Brown officiating. The burial will follow in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites for Troy.LaDonna was born in Rockingham County, NC. She was currently employed with Shapiro Eye Care as a Patient Service Advocate with over 11 years of service. LaDonna was always the life of the party and seemed to know how to make people laugh regardless of the circumstances. Her children were her first priority and she supported them in every endeavor. She was extremely gifted with crafts and her creativity was evident in the many gifts she made for so many. She loved to shop and seemed to always know where to get the best deal. She served as the pianist for the Reidsville Bible Chapel.Troy was also a native of Rockingham County, NC. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy, where he served as an Air Traffic Controller. He was currently employed with Duke Energy with over 22 years of service. Troy was meticulous and detailed in every area of his life. He was a hard worker and determined to provide for his family. He was a movie buff and enjoyed playing with his kids; he especially loved watching Hunter and Whitley play sports. Troy served as a crew chief for the Reidsville crew of the Sunoco Auto Events Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Douglas "Duck" French.Survivors include their children, Whitley and Hunter French of the home. LaDonna is also is survived by her, parents, Donald and Nancy Moseley; her sister, Kathy Moseley Hayes all of Reidsville; her niece Erin Hayes and her nephew, Jordan Hayes. Troy is also survived by his mother, Joyce "Ann" French; his sister, Lisa French Moore and husband, Todd all of Reidsville; and his brother, Craig French and wife, Shannon of Brown Summit; nephews, Jacob, Caleb and Trey; and nieces, Jenna and Taylor.LaDonna and Troy lived as an exemplary couple loving their children and serving their community. Together, they were in fellowship at Reidsville Bible Chapel. They enjoyed Carolina sports and supporting Rockingham County High School in every way. They were always generous and gracious to anyone less fortunate. They led by example as they loved their children, family and friends.The family will receive friends at Reidsville Christian Church on Tuesday, February 7th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and other times the family will be at 728 Brown Road (Don and Nancy Moseley's home & 728 Crescent Drive, Ann French's home).In lieu of flowers, an account will be set up for Whitley and Hunter at a later date. Please contact the funeral home or the family for details later this week.Wilkerson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be sent to www.wilkersonfuneral.com. ******French/Moseley Family Statement for the Press"We would like to thank all of those who have kept our family in their thoughts and prayers. We especially would like to thank those in our community who have touched our lives personally in this difficult time. Troy and LaDonna brought joy to everyone who encountered them. Their love and beautiful spirit will be cherished by us forever and never forgotten. We are a family strong in our faith and will trust in God to direct our path out of this darkness."An account for Whitley and Hunter has been established to assist in their health, education, maintenance and support. You can donate directly to Whitley and Hunter French in care of Reidsville Bible Chapel. The generosity and support of family, friends, and the community are a blessing from God who will continue to care for Whitley and Hunter in all their endeavors. Checks should be payable to the Reidsville Bible Chapel, 3016 south Park Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320 designated to the Whitley & Hunter French fund. French/Moseley Family