Johny Dean Troy "Big Block", 35, of Cozad, NE, left this world on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Johny was born on October 12, 1990, to David Troy and Manda (Kingsbury) Wanner in Smith Center, KS. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Troy of Ogallala, NE; father and stepmother, David and Anita Troy; his mother Manda Wanner; four siblings, Dusty and Julie Troy and son Calob, Kathleen and Warren Rauner and daughter Nova, Jacob Troy, Matthew Troy and Halie Thaden and daughters Kennedi and Aubrie.
John Boy or in some gaming circles "Johny 5" was the life of the party and not afraid to go the extra mile to make some good entertainment. He was a hard worker, a singer, a brother and a friend, but most importantly, he was a father. He was a hell of a mechanic and stubborn as a mule. He kept it simple and that was how he liked it. As a father, he tried to be in his daughter's life as much as he could. As a brother, he was daring, caring and stuck in the middle of all the worst ideas. As a friend, he was loyal and dependable. Most importantly, as a person, he would give you the shirt off his back and help anyone in need if they asked. If ya knew him, you knew him.
A celebration of Johny's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Taylor Rippe officiating. Inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Johny Dean Troy Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.