{"id":101774,"date":"2026-08-17T11:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101774"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:27:35","slug":"philip-james-pj-tracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101774","title":{"rendered":"Philip James \u201cPJ\u201d Tracy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"339\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-27.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-27.webp 339w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-27-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Philip James \u201cPJ\u201d Tracy, 51, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026. He was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered for the many gifts, passions, and moments of joy he shared throughout his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PJ began life\u2019s journey on January 7, 1975, in South Bend, Indiana. In 1986, he and his family moved to Reno, Nevada, a place that became an important part of his story. He graduated from Sparks High School in Sparks, Nevada, in 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PJ brought determination and excellence to the things he loved. In 1992, he won the Reno Coca-Cola Classic Young American Bowling Alliance championship, advanced to win the Nevada State championship, and earned a spot at Nationals in Tucson, Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He later became a Certified Personal Trainer, dedicating his knowledge and energy to helping others. In Reno, Nevada, he owned and operated Max Muscle Sports &amp; Nutrition franchise, My Private Gym, and Sphere of Fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PJ had a remarkable gift for nutrition and training, but music was truly close to his heart. He was accepted to \u201cWorship U\u201d at Bethel Church in Redding, California, where he studied worship training taught by leading voices in contemporary worship. His love for the piano, singing, and the healing atmosphere of music brought him endless joy and reflected the tenderness and depth of his spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PJ will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Richard and Roseann (Montague) Tracy of North Manchester, Indiana; and his brother, Aaron (Kelly) Tracy of Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell Tracy of North Manchester, Indiana; Ines (Beigh) Tracy of North Manchester, Indiana, and Billy and Rosemary (McGriff) Montague of Fort Myers, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family of Philip Tracy has entrusted Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service in Wabash County, Indiana, with care and final arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family and friends are invited to gather in love and remembrance for a Celebration of Life on September 13 at Touch of Life Church, 2339 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, Indiana. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Psalm 34:18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandstaffhentgen-funeral-service-inc.tributestore.com\/?oId=49241269&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.643706013.1786653246:GS2.1.s1786980278$o2$g1$t1786980295$j43$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=40891357-0f73-40f2-8eb6-7176ecc31847&amp;mtph=1\">send flowers<\/a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tree.tributestore.com\/?oId=49241269&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.643706013.1786653246:GS2.1.s1786980278$o2$g1$t1786980295$j43$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=40891357-0f73-40f2-8eb6-7176ecc31847&amp;mtph=1\">plant a tree<\/a>&nbsp;in memory of Philip James &#8220;PJ&#8221; Tracy, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandstaffhentgen-funeral-service-inc.tributestore.com\/?oId=49241269&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.643706013.1786653246:GS2.1.s1786980278$o2$g1$t1786980295$j43$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=40891357-0f73-40f2-8eb6-7176ecc31847&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philip James \u201cPJ\u201d Tracy, 51, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026. He was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered for the many gifts, passions, and moments of joy he shared throughout his life. PJ began life\u2019s journey on January 7, 1975, in South Bend, Indiana. 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