Doyle Fay
Smith


September 12, 1937 - October 17, 2020

Doyle Fay Smith, age 83, of Florence passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Spry-Williams Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Wayne Woods officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lutts, TN. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mr. Smith was a retired business owner of Doyle Smith Trucking, served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years and was a member of Glendale Church of Christ. He also was a member for 50 years in the Masonic Lodge, A.W. Windhorst Lodge # 185, Jacksonville, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Beulah Hayes; mom, Mary Smith; Grandparents, George and Eliza Hayes;  daughter, Debbie Meyer, son, Curtis Doyle Smith; brothers, Frank and John Smith.

Survivors include: Wife: Shirley Peden Smith, Sister: Linda Markhart (Jim) of Tampa, FL, Sons: David Smith of Tampa, FL, Johnny Patterson ( Donna) of Leighton, AL, Chris Patterson of Leighton, AL, 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.

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Visitation-Thursday

October 22, 2020
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA

October 22, 2020 11:00 am

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Service-Thursday

October 22, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Service-Thursday

Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA

October 22, 2020 1:00 pm

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Burial-Thursday

October 22, 2020
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Burial-Thursday

Mt Hope Cemetery, Lutts, TN, USA

October 22, 2020 2:00 pm

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8 Comments on “Doyle Fay Smith”

  1. Doyle brought love, joy, laughter and friendship. I always felt better, understood, and supported after out visits. He handled his trials in life with amazing grace. He was a good friend to my Dad “Rabbit “. He met people where they were in life without judgement. I doubt he ever met a stranger. Our deepest sympathy to each family member and friend: Shirley, Linda, Jim, David, Johnny, Donna, and Chris my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. I will be thinking of the fun times we shared and how he is having an amazing family reunion in heaven. Till we meet again ❤️❤️

  2. An another Angel has been taken. Rest in peace Mr, Doyle we will miss you and miss the joy, smile and laughter you gave to everyone you met. Fly high you will be greatly missed

  3. Although I never personally met Mr Doyle,I do know he brought much happiness and joy to a special lady in his life.Everytime I spoke to my friend Shirley I heard the happy in her voice,i heard love when speaking of Mr Doyle..I’m so very sorry he passed before meeting him.I had just talked to Shirley a few weeks ago about coming to visit soon
    May you embrace your new life walking amongst the Angel’s Mr Doyle.Shirley God Bless you ..Greg and I send our heartfelt condolences ..

  4. Doyle was more like a father to me. He was always there to lend an ear and offer advice. When I think of him I can hear him singing “Stars Fell on Alabama” when I’d walk in a room or pull up in his driveway. I missed out on many of his last years because I moved away but his spirit, his kindness, his quick wit and sense of humor and laughter will live on in my memories. You will be missed Doyle, but I know you were sent to your rest filled up and surrounded by love. RIP my dear friend

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