Michael Leslie Doyle

Michael Leslie Doyle age 82 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on July 23rd, 2025. Michael was born on May 3rd, 1943 in Sacramento, California to Helen Marie (Chapman) and Mickey Doyle. After graduating high school, Michael went on to achieve his Master's Degree in Microbiology. He served as a professor of Microbiology at Tahlequah for many years. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Linnia (Raby). He enjoyed reading and working with wood, but most of all he loved to tell a tall tale to his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. If he wasn't teasing you, then he just didn't like you. He was known for his stories and bantering. His family was his pride and joy and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Michael is survived by his two sons, Colin Doyle and wife Sherry of Edmond, OK, and Sean Doyle and wife, Susan of Greenwood, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother and three sisters; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Michael is preceded in passing by his wife, Linnia; parents, Mickey and Helen Doyle; one brother, and one sister.
Graveside services will be on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00AM at New City Cemetery in Talihina with Bro. Brian Fouts officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.