Michael John Doyle Jr.

Michael John Doyle Jr., 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009. He is preceded in death by a son, David Alan Doyle. Mr. Doyle served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during WWII. In 1960, General Electric transferred him from Cincinnati Ohio to Roanoke, where he retired. He was an active member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church and was a fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Doyle; daughters, Babs Graham and husband, Jerry, Hardy, Nancy Thomas and husband, Bucky, Roanoke, and Patricia Doyle, Roanoke; sons, Jim Doyle and wife, Sharon, Cape Coral, Fla., Jerry Doyle and wife, Gretchen, Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren, Clair Van Buren, Erin and Michael Doyle; sister-in-law, Barbara Price and husband, Don, Cincinnati, Ohio. The family would like to thank the staff of LewisGale Hospital and the many friends of the family who helped during Michael's brief illness. A memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held 1 p.m. Monday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church with Father Rene Castillo officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 562, 3136 Harris Ave, Roanoke Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.