Harry J. Doyle, Jr.
Harry J. Doyle, Jr., 87, of Port Acres, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Collier Park Assisted Living, Beaumont. He was born February 6, 1935, in Port Arthur, to Millie Thelma Holmes Doyle and Harry J. Doyle, Sr.
Harry graduated from Spurger High School. He played basketball for the Spurger Pirates and was voted most handsome his senior year. Right out of high school Harry enlisted into the United States Marine Corp where he served from 1953 until 1957.
Harry was married to his lifelong fishing partner, Maude, for forty-eight years. They both belonged to the Sec. 45 Hunting Club. He retired from Texaco after thirty-five years of service and was a long-time active member of Calvary Baptist Church, Port Acres. In the last year of his life he attended Friendship Baptist Church in Silsbee where his nephew, Chris Bottoms, is the pastor.
Survivors include his children, Diana Wyble and husband, Jimmy, of Nederland; Cynthia Guy and Tommy Sumlin, of Hallsville; Harry Jae Doyle III and wife, Kimberly, of Fannett; and Melissa Smith and husband, Roger, of Port Neches; grandchildren, Brent Wyble; Scott Wyble; Blaine Saile; Joshua Saile; Jessica Cameron Doyle; Blake Breaux; and Breanna Breaux; great-grandchildren, Avery Saile and Kase Wyble; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maude Doyle; sisters, Roslyn Richardson, Maurine Bottoms, and Catherine “Babe” Dickey; and brothers, Charles Hudson and Richard Hudson.
A gathering of Mr. Doyle’s family and friends will begin at 8:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Beech Creek Cemetery, Spurger. From the intersection of FM 1013 and Hwy 92 in Spurger, go west 2.9 miles on FM 1013. Turn south onto CR 4540 at the Beech Creek Church sign and go 0.4 miles. The church and cemetery are on the left.
Memorial contributions in honor of Mr. Doyle may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 3601 Cooks Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- February 9, 2023
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- February 9, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
Beech Creek Cemetery
- 437, County Road 4540, Spurger, Texas, 77660,
As far as I can remember, I always viewed Uncle Harry as a “man’s man”. Firm when necessary, confident, and always caring, encouraging, and thoughtful. A great legacy left for many to follow. Love and prayers to Cynthia, Diana, Jae, and Melissa during this time of grief and adjustment. Much love to you all.
Thank you Michael! ❤️
Thank you Michael!????
Well said Michael Hensley. Truth we all loved him and he loved us!
Thank you sweetie!
Willie & I knew Harry for many years attending Calvary Baptist in Port Acres. We loved to hear him sing! Remember when he was baptized! We loved him very much????❤️
Thank you Willie and Emily! He loved y’all dearly and so did I. Y’all had a very special influence in my life when I was growing up! I will never forget the fun times at Calvary and the activities/fellowship that Wille took the time provide for us as young people! ❤️
Harry was my table mate at Collier Park. He was a true gentleman. I looked forward to my daily visits with Harry. I will miss him.
Thank you Jack! He always talked about big Jack and Little Jack amongst several others. He truly loved all the friends at Collier Park. We are so grateful he was blessed with a unique community that he was able to be a part of. ❤️
Mr. Doyle was my neighbor before he moved to Collier Park and the time I got to know him I came to adore this kind and loving man. I was blessed by being gifted a dresser that I will cherish even more plus a Windberg picture that hangs in my home. These two items will always be a reminder of his true kindness. I missed him when he moved and I will truly miss him now. Until we meet again Mr. Doyle.
Thanks Lisa! I know he appreciated you so much always checking in on him and bringing him dinner and goodies! We are grateful dad had such wonderful neighbors and friends nearby! ❤️
I met Harry at Collier Park Senior Living Center in Beaumont. I work there part time. I miss Harry already. He was my pal. Always enjoyed going out to lunch with Harry and my other guys there at Collier Park.
He truly loved all his friends at Collier Park! We will miss our dad so much!
Mr. Lon our precious Uncle Harry spoke highly of you and his pals at Collier. You were a true friend!