Donald Tyrone Truesdale

September 20, 1959 - January 5, 2023
Donald Tyrone Truesdale

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Donald Tyrone Truesdale, affectionately known as Tyrone, was the oldest of four children born September 20th, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA to Donald Duncan and Laura Elizabeth Truesdale.  Those preceded in death Donald Duncan (father) and Gail Truesdale (sister). Tyrone was baptized at a very young age and was a happy child who enjoyed sports, music, and a good cookout, but most of all loved his family for whom he made great sacrifices for. Tyrone received his education in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from Germantown High School in 1977, where he played tight end for the high school football team. He also met the love of his life Dee Dee in high school and from this union three lovely children were born. Tyrone would look forward to watching and playing sports with his friends in the neighborhood of Germantown. Tyrone’s teenage years furthered him into his liking for music and photography.  He would buy LP’s and blast his music while he sings, rap, dance, and eat to have a goodtime before his parents came home from work. Some of his favorite groups were Brass Construction, Ohio Players, and Sugar Hill Gang which he still listened to as he got older. In March of 1983, Tyrone decided to follow in his fathers footsteps to join the United States Army. His duty was in communications, and he served many tours overseas to include Desert Storm from 1990 to 1991 where he received several medals of honor. He retired as a sergeant from the Army in 1997.
During his retirement he continued to enjoy cookouts, listening to music, watching all the Philly sports teams, fishing, and trips-all with his family. He loved spending time with his family and making us laugh. He was so funny! Tyrone leaves a legacy of love to his three children Tashina Nicole (Jerome), Donald Tyrone Jr., and Justin William; one grandson Kevin Lamont; two great grandchildren Kayden and Kameron; Mother Laura Elizabeth; two sisters Cynthia Lynette (Quincy) and Rhonda. He his also survived by one uncle, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.


Funeral Service

The funeral will take place on February 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home (5228 Trouble Creek Road. New Port Richey, Fl. 34652)

Visiting Hours

Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road. New Port Richey, Fl. 34652
  • Monday, February 13, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • February 13, 2023
    Laura Elizabeth Truesdale says:
    Tyrone, my first child born. Missing your daily calls.💔. You will always be in sole spirits. Love ❤️ ❤️ Mom.

  • February 13, 2023
    Rhonda B Truesdale says:
    Rest in Peace Tyrone. Forever you will be in our hearts. Love Always. Uncle Jimmy & Renee. ❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • February 13, 2023
    Mrs. T. Dutton says:
    May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Lean on God and He will provide His mercy, grace and peace.

  • February 13, 2023
    Cousin Renee Hester says:
    Love you cousin and I will be there in heaven with you one day where you'll show me the new dance you learned. .Smooches

  • February 13, 2023
    Cousin Renee Hester says:
    Sure had lots of fun cousin when we were coming up However you have to Sing and dance to a new beat in heaven. I know you're ready because it's in your blood. I'm told they have a party that don't stop. I'll be there one day to show you how to breakdance shout..Smooches

  • February 13, 2023
    Cousin Renee Hester says:
    We sure had lots of fun cousin coming up. Now its time for you to slow down because they not dancing to our old beat up in heaven but Im told they have a party up there that don't stop, so I pray you ready for them.And I'll be sure to see you again..Smooches

  • February 13, 2023
    Cynthia Lynnette Truesdale Bray says:
    Love Brother. Going to miss much. New life in heaven. No pain anymore. Rest peacefully in the hands of the Lord. Lynette, Naia, Cayla, Royale, Quincy.

  • February 11, 2023
    Rhonda B Truesdale says:
    Hey Tyrone, You was my one and only Big Brother Almighty. Loved your Beautiful smile and the things you did. You will forever be in my heart and will truly be missed. Rest in Peace. 💔💖🙏🏿🎈🥰

  • February 11, 2023
    Rhonda B Truesdale says:
    Hey Tyrone, You was my only Big Brother Almighty. I loved you with all my heart. Your Beautiful smile and your lovely ways will forever be missed. Rest easy and in peace. Love your little Sister. Rhonda 💔💖🙏🏿🥰🎈

  • February 11, 2023
    Dwayne says:
    May the Lord keep you and hold you Uncle Donald ! You will be missed but , never forgotten your legacy lives on ;through your children and grands ! 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

  • February 11, 2023
    Tara Jae says:
    Uncle Donald I’m really gonna miss you! You and Aunt Dee have always been welcoming to me and my children. You were indeed about family! And when you loved, you loved for real! I will forever miss our talks , your food, and your stories! Your smile, one of a kind! To Tash, Donnie & Justin Losing a parent is very difficult! Take one day at a time! Hold on to your memories..Continue to lean on the Lord❤️