Albert Doyle Thames

A. Doyle "POPS" Thames, 81, Overland Park, KS, passed away September 28, 2003, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, with burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call upon the family 2-3 p.m. before the service. Doyle was born July 3, 1922, in Cisco, TX, to William and Carrie Thames. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After moving to Kansas City with Armour Company, he helped with the creation of Brookridge Country Club. Doyle retired in 1983 from Brookridge County Club where he was the PGA professional for over 20 years. After retiring he enjoyed being an avid KC Chiefs fan, and enjoyed gardening and teeing it up with his friends. Doyle is survived by his wife of the home, Margie "Pug", his three daughters, Donna, Terri, and Rhonda; his son Butch; his five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Brooke, Caitlin, and Shelley; his two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Sarah Grace; his sisters Eva and Melba; and his brother Billy. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451-1860)