Robley "Bob" E. Doyle
November 24, 1921 - February 18, 2020
Robley E. “Bob” Doyle, age 98, of knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He served as a pilot in World War II. After the war, he attended Purdue University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Air Transportation Engineering. He pursued a career in general aviation. He was employed as a Field, Sales and Marketing Manager affiliated with Piper Aircraft Corporation. After holding a pilots license for 50 plus years and accruing 14,000 hours of flying time, he retired to East Tennessee, where he has lived for a number of years. He was a long time member of New Market Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Bettye Doyle; sons, James (Jan) Doyle of Dallas, TX, John Doyle of Denver, CO and Kelly Doyle of Lexington, KY; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. Funeral service 6:00 PM Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Fielden Chapel with Dr. Greg Lindsey officiating. Interment 2:00 PM Sunday in Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM prior to the service at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.
Robley E. “Bob” Doyle, age 98, of knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He served as a pilot in World War II. After the war, he attended Purdue University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Air... View Obituary & Service Information