John E. Hoyles Jr.

John E. Hoyles Jr. obituary, Elmira, NY

John E. Hoyles Jr.

John Hoyles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walter J. Kent Funeral Home - Elmira on Jun. 16, 2025.

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Age 64, of Elmira, NY, was born May 11, 1961 in Elmira the son of the late John E. and Joyce M. (Boyer) Hoyles Sr. John went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025 peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Joyce; father-in-law, William Davis; sister-in-law, Kelly Hoyles; nephew, Adam Hoyles. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 43 years, Paula S. (Davis) Hoyles; beloved daughters, Amanda Hoyles (Nicholas Crane), Stephanie Hoyles, Valerie (Garreth) Crawford and Vanesa Hoyles; grandchildren, Harper and Aiden Crane; siblings, Marie (Bret) Wolcott and James Hoyles; mother-in-law, Charlotte Totoritis; special friends, Lee Collins and Howard Golden; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. John graduated from Southside High School class of 1979. He retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 39 years of dedicated service with the housekeeping department. John was a faithful member of Emmanuel Community Church. He was also a member and "doorman" at the Lions Club in Gillett, PA and a member of the Horseheads Moose Lodge # 1476. John was a diehard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL football team, the Baltimore Orioles MLB baseball team and was a huge NASCAR fan, especially of Rusty Wallace and Kyle "Rowdy" Busch. John loved his family and was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cherished friend. Family and friends are invited to visit Emmanuel Community Church, 237 E. Miller St., Elmira on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for his visitation. John's Memorial Service will begin at 4 pm. Pastor Keith Ryoo will officiate with Pastor Joel Traylor to co-officiate. John will be missed but never forgotten.

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Maureen Blandford

July 12, 2025

Family and friends..My sincere condolences. Keep the fond memories of your dearly departed close. The body is but a shell. His spirit lives on. May you find some sense of comfort and peace.

RJ Reagan

July 4, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Hoyles family.

RIP John

Gerry Dunn

June 23, 2025

I'm so sad to here this news. He was a good guy. John and family are in my prayers today.

Bonnie Hart

June 18, 2025

So sorry for your loss Paula and Family. He was always friendly and kind with all he came in contact with. I will keep you in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Robert Alington

June 17, 2025

My condolences to the family John was a great family man and will be missed by all

Cindy Abruzzese

June 17, 2025

Suzie,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you and the girls. John was a good man. He cherished you and his girls. I remember the day we met. Was it really 45 years ago ? I thought he was a special person then. He went on to show us, through the years, just how special he really was. Cherish the memories and be comforted that you had this wonderful person in your lives for all these years. Love to you all. Cindy

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