Smithie Laurin Kyle, 85, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

 

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

 

Laurin was born August 14, 1931, in Tenaha, to Frank and Willie Kyle. He was raised in the Old Center Community, where he had many relatives.  He was a very loving person and had many friends in the community.  He worked overseas in many countries in his younger days.  He believed in God, and knew everything comes from living a good life and believing in God and family.  At the time of his death, he lived in the Woods Community with his loving wife, Pat.  

 

He is survived by

Wife: Pat Kyle of Tenaha

 

Sons:

Jerry Kyle of California

Jeff Kyle of California

 

Stepsons:

Doug Wilson

Jim D. Davis

Bobby Don Davis

Bill Dan Dami

 

2 Grandsons

 

2 Granddaughters

 

6 Great Granddaughters

 

Brother: Marlin Kyle of Old Center

 

Sisters:

Agilee Barrett

Bobbye Savois

Zola Mecke

 

Brothers-in-law:

Paul B. George Jr. of Amarillo

James B. George of New Mexico

 

Numerous nieces and nephews

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Joanne George

Son: Joe Kyle

Sister: Gloria