05/25/2017
James Oliver Doyle, 75 of Groveton, Texas was called home to be with our Lord May 23, 2017 in Lufkin, Texas. Mr. Doyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend to many. He served as a Deacon at Josserand Independent Baptist Church where he also was a member of the church family and sang bass in the choir. He served in the military for the United States of America in the Army where he obtained his badges for sharpshooter pistol, missile and an expert badge for the rifle. He served as a military policeman and spent some time over in Korea. He also was a volunteer fireman and served on the fire department as their chaplain. He loved spending time with the youth and coached both Little League and Dixie League baseball for over 20 years. James loved the outdoors and he especially enjoyed hunting.
Visitation for Mr. Doyle will begin at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Groveton Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the Cartwright Memorial Chapel of Groveton Funeral Home with Brother Bueford Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in East Prairie Cemetery.
Mr. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents William and Daisy Doyle; four brothers “Buster” Frank, Charles, Howard and Norman Doyle; three sisters Margaret Witt, Carolyn Tsikas and Ann Fussell and a grandson Chase Brennan Johnson.
His survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Amanda Rogers Doyle of Groveton, Texas; children: son and daughter-in-law Roger and Judy Doyle of Center, Texas and daughter and son-in-law Tiffany and Joe Kesinger of Crawford, Colorado; granddaughter Makahla Johnson of Crawford, Colorado; grandson Garrett Johnson of Crawford, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and David Bailey of Spring, Texas; Special Niece Linda Reynolds and husband Nelson of Groveton, Texas; special grandniece Brandi Emmons of Groveton, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
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