He was united in marriage to Sherry Suitor on August 12, 2000.
Doyle worked for AG & N in Adamsville, TN as a small engine mechanic for approximately 27 years. He was a tinkerer who enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, camping, fishing, and old cars. Doyle's son-in-law J. C. got him interested in watching Tennessee football and he became a Vol for life. He loved to eat and a big meal was almost always followed by a good nap. Doyle honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict and was proud to be a veteran.
Doyle departed this life on January 9, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 2 Months, 2 Days. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sherry Burkeens of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Amanda Sanders and husband J. C. of Santonville, TN and Ashley Lipford of Adamsville, TN; a son, Jeff Burkeens and wife Jennifer of Adamsville, TN; seven grandchildren: Michael Willis and wife Courtney, Hunter Burkeens and wife Kieana, Johnny Burkeens, Kayla Burkeens, Kacey Burkeens, Harper Sanders, and Mikaela Sims; a sister, Belinda Jewell Hardin of Ramer, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Linda Gail Burkeens; a son, Michael Doyle Burkeens; and several siblings.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org
He was united in marriage to Sherry Suitor on August 12, 2000.
Doyle worked for AG & N in Adamsville, TN as a small engine mechanic for approximately 27 years. He was a tinkerer who enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, camping, fishing, and old cars. Doyle's son-in-law J. C. got him interested in watching Tennessee football and he became a Vol for life. He loved to eat and a big meal was almost always followed by a good nap. Doyle honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict and was proud to be a veteran.
Doyle departed this life on January 9, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 2 Months, 2 Days. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sherry Burkeens of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Amanda Sanders and husband J. C. of Santonville, TN and Ashley Lipford of Adamsville, TN; a son, Jeff Burkeens and wife Jennifer of Adamsville, TN; seven grandchildren: Michael Willis and wife Courtney, Hunter Burkeens and wife Kieana, Johnny Burkeens, Kayla Burkeens, Kacey Burkeens, Harper Sanders, and Mikaela Sims; a sister, Belinda Jewell Hardin of Ramer, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Linda Gail Burkeens; a son, Michael Doyle Burkeens; and several siblings.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org
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