Sammy "Sam" Don Doyle Sr.

August 9, 1938 - January 8, 2021

Sammy (Sam) Don Doyle, Sr. was born on August 9, 1938 to William and Axie Doyle in Celeste, Texas and was the fourth of six children. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School, worked for Southern Pacific Railroad until he enlisted in the U.S. ARMY where he served in the ARMY security agency. Sam married the love of his life, Patricia Jane Kemp, April 19, 1957 and they shared 63 years together. They had 2 sons, Sammy Doyle II and Timothy Kemp Doyle. After discharge, he moved to Katy, Texas where he built the home for his family for 36 years. He then retired from the postal service after 20 years and taught machine shop and welding for Katy ISD for another 20 years. He then retired to Huntsville, Texas. He was a coach in little league, the president of the Katy Athletic Booster Club, and an honorary FFA member and drove a wagon in the Salt Grass Trail Ride for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, their children, Sammy Doyle II and wife Tammy Lynn Doyle, Timothy Kemp Doyle and wife Jimi Lynn. He has 8 grandkids, Lindsay, Matthew, Jessica, Callie, and Sammy Doyle III, Amanda, Jake and Samantha. Also, 8 great-grandkids; Cooper, Clayton, Dallan, Brian, Alarie, Levi, Darwin and Hallie. He is survived by his sister, Dora Ellen Schick, brother, Coy Gene Doyle and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Billy, Bynum and James. Family will receive friends Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Farris Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.