Visitation:
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, June 27,
2019 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home
Service:
None
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William Howard Doyle, 88, of
Lincoln passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St
Clara’s Manor.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, June 27,
2019 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.
Cremation rites will then be
accorded and memorial services and burial will be
held July 19, 2019.
William was born November 14, 1930 in Lincoln, IL.,
the son of Samuel and Helen (Maltby) Doyle. He
married Ruby Holder on April 5, 1953. He proudly
served his country in the United States Army during
the Korean War. He was a school bus driver for 12
years and retired from the bottle factory after 36
years. He also briefly worked for Hangers Music. Mr.
Doyle was a member of the American Legion Post 263,
was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed Walker Texas
Ranger, Matlock, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed
playing Santa for children during the holidays. |
Surviving are his wife Ruby Doyle; daughter Helen Knecht,
daughter Mary Doyle, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren; and brother
Robert Doyle.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Howard Doyle.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Helen Knecht to be used
for a “Santa Fund” for the Lincoln Christmas Parade.
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