Decatur, Alabama
Decatur
Funeral service for Aubrey “Buddy” Gray Doyle, Jr., 74, of Decatur will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Roselawn Funeral Home directing and Dr. Larry Little officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Sheffield with Roselawn Funeral Home directing. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at the church.
Mr. Doyle began his eternal life Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, after a brief illness at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Birmingham to Aubrey Doyle, Sr. and Jesse Helen Doyle. Mr. Doyle graduated from the University of Alabama and served eight years in the U.S. Marines. His highest rank was Sergeant and he was active during the Korean War, serving in Okinawa and Japan from 1954-1955. As a marine, “Buddy” was a man’s man, yet gentle, kind, intelligent and resourceful. He was always there for his family and friends, giving of himself in so many ways. His generosity and love will be missed by all. He was a former resident of Birmingham and Montgomery. He moved to Decatur after his retirement and was active at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, singing in the choir and serving his church in many other ways. Mr. Doyle was a member of the Masonic Order and the Elks Lodge. He was a huge fan of the University of Alabama. He served his community as President of Greystone Neighborhood Association. He was preceded in death by his parents and welcomed into heaven by his son, Scott Hamilton Doyle.
He leaves behind a beloved wife, Jo Ann Doyle, and daughter, Terri and husband, Tom, of Decatur; three grandchildren, Tracie (Joseph) McPhillips, of Hartselle, Tricia Collins and Taylor Collins of Tuscaloosa; two sisters, Betty Forman of Leeds and Pat Brundage of Macon, Ga.; one brother, Bill Doyle (Pat) of Pelham.
Pallbearers will be Danny Brundage, Don Brundage, Billy Brundage, David Doyle, Jim Doyle and Chris Cole.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
Dear Jo Ann, Just learned of Buddy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terri and family.
Laura Phillips
Miss seeing you at the Senior Center !
February 13, 2010
At this stage of the age, our class is naturally shrinking and it did a real big shrink when Buddy Doyle died. His splendid humor was always something I looked forward to at our reunions. At the last reunion we sat at the same table and as usual Buddy brought good cheer. i already miss him. Prayerfully, bob willis, WEHS class of '54
Bob Willis
January 23, 2010 | Pelham, AL
Dear Jo Anne and Family
I am so sorry to learn of "Buddys" death. He was a much loved member of our '54 WEHS class and it was always a delight to visit with him at our reunions. He could always provide a bit of humor re our more youthful days.
On behalf of our classmates, please know he will be remembered fondly at our future meetings.
May God bless your family always.
Truman Mabee - WEHS class of 1954
Huntsville AL
Truman Mabee
January 23, 2010 | Huntsville, AL
Dear Jo Ann and Family,
We still find it hard to believe that Buddy is no longer with us here but we look forward to seeing him when we too will see Jesus face to face.
Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. As you know, with so many friends to comfort you and share with you precious memories of Buddy, you will be comforted and strengthened to face each day.
All of the Hutchison family sends you their love.
Bert and Betty
Betty Hutchison
January 19, 2010 | Montgomery
Dear Jo Ann And family,
Tom and I were so very sorry to hear about Buddy. I was always so glad that you and Betty had kept in touch all these years. I know Buddy is in a better place. Gracie & Tommy Burt
January 18, 2010
Dear Terri, Tom, and Mrs. Doyle,
I am so sorry about Mr. Doyle. I have such happy memories of him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My love to you all.
Cathy McGowin
January 10, 2010 | Mobile, AL
Dear Jo Ann & Family,
I am deeply saddened at the learn of Aubrey's death. (Ya'll know I never called him "Buddy").
Please find comfort in knowing he is now in the arms of God.
May God wrap you in in His arms and give you comfort and strength during this time.
Thank you both for all the good memories with Barron and me.
My love to you and your family during this time of grief.
With much Love and Deep Sadness.
Pam Rutledge
January 10, 2010 | Montgomery, AL
We are so sorry to learn of Buddy's passing. Even though we've been away from our Wesley friends for a few years, we considered Buddy and JoAnn special.
Our thoughts and prayers to JoAnn, Teri and the family.
Bob and Elaine Glasgow, Titusville, FL.
January 10, 2010
Dear Jo Ann, Terri & Family:
We are so saddened to learn of Buddy's passing. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort in this time of sorrow.
Our love and blessings,
John & Lynn Shealy
January 10, 2010 | Woodstock, GA
