He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Doyle was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving on the U. S. S. Cabot. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Patton; parents, Hugh and Nora Patton.
He is survived by his children, Dawn Sawyer (Sammy) of Knoxville, and Rhonda 'Sam' Trotter (Keith) of GA; grandchildren, Taylor (Julia) Sawyer, Logan Sawyer, Peyton Sawyer, Hudson Sawyer, Ben Trotter and Emma Trotter; brothers, Loyle Patton, Tony (Beth) Patton; sisters, Evelyn Arnold, Allene (Gary) Wolfenbarger; special niece/caregiver, Gail Ferguson; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37932 with Rev. Clyde Lakin officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Heart Association, The Pat Summit Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or a mission ministry of your choice.
Berry Highland West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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