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