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Mr. Hoyle "Speedy", 80 of 3048 Longwood Drive, Shelby, NC passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Miles Fred Hoyle and Edith Inez Murray Hoyle. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers; M.F. Hoyle Jr. & David Hoyle, a sister Sally Pearson, and a granddaughter Jennifer Hoyle.

Speedy was a licensed plumber since 1956 and was founder and owner of Hoyle Plumbing Co. of Shelby.

Speedy was a loyal member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church since 1960 where he served in many leadership roles. He was a former member of Palm Tree United Methodist Church in Lawndale, and was one of the original co-organizers of their annual B-B-Q.

An avid salt water fisherman, Speedy and T. C. Strickland enjoyed organizing annual fishing trips to Alaska for over 20 yrs. He and Ruby were members of the Barth Rangers Travel Club and enjoyed traveling thru-out the United States.

Speedy is survived by his wife of 63 years Ruby Hoyle Hoyle of the home, sons and wives; Fred Jack Hoyle Sr. & Patti, Everett Murray Hoyle Jr. & Beth, and Robert Keith Hoyle & Anita all of Shelby, brothers C. Roger Hoyle of Belwood, Julius Hoyle of Boiling Springs, NC, and a sister Edith Hoyle of Fallston. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Allen pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to either Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.