Christopher Alan Truex

Christopher Alan Truex, age 44 years, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday June 14, 2024 due to natural causes. Chris entered this world on August 16, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN as Twin A Truex, born to Carol Gossett Truex Thorne and Lewis Truex. Chris lived his entire life in Indianapolis, IN, attended the IPS Montessori #55, Craig Middle School, and graduated from Lawrence North High School. A lifelong learner, he continued his education at Vincennes University, Lincoln Technical Institute, and IUPUI. He had a special interest in History and would engage anyone expressing an interest on any history topic. Chris was an Eagle Scout and built trails at Ft Harrison State Park as his Eagle project when the park was first established. He enjoyed numerous camping adventures with Troop 276, including their outing to Philmont Scout Ranch in the mountains of New Mexico, and served as an Elangomat member of the Order of the Arrow. Chris was a long-time student of Martial Arts and physical fitness. He studied Karate at Karate USA under Hanshi Sensei Herb Johnson, 9th Dan, style head of Shorei Goju Ryu Karate, and was awarded his 1st degree Black Belt in 2002. He later added Tai Chi and other martial arts forms to his practice. He loved listening to Podcasts on various topics, reading, and spending time with family. He never met a stranger and would do whatever it took to get a laugh.

Chris was preceded in death by stepfather Richard (Rick) Thorne and stepmother Michelle Truex, grandparents Dr. Frank Gossett and Marilyn Walter Gossett, Richard and Martha Truex, aunts and uncles Larry and Barb Gossett, Kent Gossett, and Georgia Truex. He is survived by parents Carol Gossett Thorne, Lew Truex, sister Jennifer Truex Powell (Steve), twin brother Andy Truex (Mary), half-siblings Bethany Truex, Nick Truex (Winny), Alexandria Truex, Gabe Truex, step-siblings Trish Thorne Nuzzo (Costa), Tera Thorne, and Ritch Thorne (Karen), aunts and uncles Susan Gossett Butler (Roger), Mark Gossett (Margaret), Diane Gossett (Kent), Ralph Truex (Georgia), Gordon Truex (Sarah), Janet Truex, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Chris' Life will be held on Saturday October 12, 2024, at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 am, with Celebration of Life to follow at 10-11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc., 3737 Waldemere Avenue, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46241, or your charity of choice.