Jimmy “Boone’’ Doyle, 76, of Lebanon, died Oct. 15, 2021, at James River Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, with nephew Darren and his wife Dana by his side.
He was born May 17, 1945, in Lebanon, Mo. to the late Sherman Doyle and Mable Hickman Doyle Taylor.
Boone was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Gene Doyle and his wife Edna, his sisters, Micky Paulsen and her husband Max, Katherine Arnold, Charlotte Nickels and her husband Jack, and Beverly Smith and her husband Donnie; and his sister-in-law, Patty Doyle.
After graduating from high school, Boone moved to Kansas City and worked at a manufacturing center with his sister, Charlotte. After approximately a year, he returned to Lebanon, where he worked for several car dealers — driving and detailing cars. Boone enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching old western movies and spending time with his dog Scooter. However, visiting with family and friends was what he enjoyed most.
Boone accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 2009 and was ready to be with his family and friends in Heaven.
He is survived by his brother Dwain Doyle of Kansas City, Mo. and his brother-in-law, Jim Arnold of Springfield, as well as several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Burial was held Nov. 6, 2021, in Hufft Cemetery at Eldridge.
