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John Doyle Obituary

Col. John Wilson (Pops) Doyle, 67, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Surviving are his two sons, Lafon and Johnathon; two daughters, Lisa and Winnie; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was a loyal member of the Salem Moose Lodge. An informal memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1407 Kenwood Blvd., S.E., Roanoke, Va. The Doyle family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke Va. 24017, 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 30, 2008.

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elliott doyle

October 3, 2008

i would like to thank the nurses that cared for dad at the va janet,norma,dennis and the ones atRMH bobby tracy thanks for caring and doing thier best i know i wasnt easy to deal with just wanted the best for my pops thanks eliott

S Nagy

October 3, 2008

It was my privilege to care for Mr Doyle, even if briefly, and my sentiments go to his son Elliot and his family and the bravery needed in coping with his rapid illness.

june mullins

October 2, 2008

sorry to hear about the loss.i was a good friend with john he will be missed dearly.

winnie doyle

October 1, 2008

dad i wish that things could have been different for us but we were who we were but in the end no regrets daddy. i'll miss you and i will seen you in heaven one day i love you!

elliott doyle

October 1, 2008

pops so long see you in heaven one day you would be proud of the way you left so long player love forever lafon no regets pops

Dwayne D'Ardenne

September 30, 2008

Elliott - Condolences from all your City coworkers. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lena Craig

September 30, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of John. He was a dear friend of mine and I will miss him very much. He was a very nice man and will be truely missed. May God comfort you through your grieving and strengthen you as you go on with your life.

David and Jennifer,Jessica,Daniel Underwood

September 30, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

elliott doyle

September 30, 2008

pops i will always miss you and love you everytime i go to red palace rest . iwill think of the good times we had there so long pop love your son lafon to the end

KENNETH WELLS

September 30, 2008

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF JOHN, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND

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