Charles Hoyle

Charles E. Hoyle, age 75, of Nashville, passed away on October 29, 2019.  He was born on September 16, 1944 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Doris (Leight) Hoyle.  Charles graduated in 1963 from lakeview High School, later moving to Nashville, MI.  He served for four years in the United States Navy before working for Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek.  After Eaton’s, Charles spent 35 years working for Grand Trunk C/N Railroad.  Charles was a member of the VFW Post #8260 in Nashville.  He enjoyed fishing, riding Harley motorcycles, camping and hiking in Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother; Robert Hoyle.  Surviving are daughters; Heather (Scott) Wolcott of Nashville, MI., Holly (John) Secord of Gaylord, MI.,  son; Charles (Samantha) Hoyle II of Nashville, MI., brothers; Thomas (Linda) Hoyle of Battle Creek, Steven Hoyle of Mesa AZ., six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.  Following the visitation, a committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors.  A luncheon will follow the committal service at 4:00 p.m., at the VFW Post #8260 in Nashville, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.henryfuneralhome.org