Mr. William Hoyle Smith

April 1, 1944 – September 5, 2024

Mr. William Hoyle Smith, age 80, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his residence.

Hoyle was born in Mentone on April 1, 1944. He worked as a carpenter and later for the United States Postal Service before retiring.

He is survived by:

Wife: Joyce Smith

Daughter: Lea Long (David)

Son: Clark Smith (Kathy)

Sister: Marie Mann

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Howard & Annie Smith

Brothers: Clyde, Onzie, Cleo, Wesley, & Floyd Smith

Sisters: Opal Flarity & Jane Howell

Pallbearers: Michael Smith, Chris Smith, Cody Smith, Loy Langston, Hershell Pruitt, & Donald Farris

The family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Visitation Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Bankhead Cemetery in Mentone, AL

Funeral Time: 3:30 PM

Officiating: Rev. Phillip Bain

Burial

Date of Burial: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Burial Location: Bankhead Cemetery in Mentone, AL

Share your condolences:

13 entries.

Benny Goss from Mentone AL wrote on September 9, 2024 at 2:26 pm

Our condolences to you and our prayers are with you.

Dojuana Bigham from Fort Payne Alabama wrote on September 8, 2024 at 4:47 pm

Ms. Joyce I love you so much. My heart is just broken 💔😭. He meant the world to me. I never saw him or you that y'all didn't show me so much Godly love. This is one of the hardest things for me to here. A month from today we will be a year that daddy died Gordon Bigham. I will always love you both unconditionally ❤️. Until we meet again Should I will always remember you and you wise words of God.
Much love to you and your family Ms. Joyce,
Dojuana

Brenda Bmith from Mentone wrote on September 8, 2024 at 2:22 pm

Aunt Joyce, Lea and Clark, my heart is broken with the loss of Uncle Hoyle. You know how special he was to me. I pray you all receive peace in the days ahead knowing he is surrounded with our loved ones and we will all be together again one day. Love you all.

Andrea Hilliard from Mentone wrote on September 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm

I am praying for y'all.
Hugs and much Love from my family to yours.

Jackie Thomas Crowe from Atlanta wrote on September 7, 2024 at 12:33 am

Sending love and many hugs your way. God bless your family during this difficult time. ❤️💕Starla and Jackie

Myra Wilson from Crossville wrote on September 6, 2024 at 11:43 pm

Joyce I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. May God bless and comfort you.

Charlotte Smith from Rainsville wrote on September 6, 2024 at 11:43 pm

Joyce I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good man, Husband, Father, brother and friend. I pray God comforts you and your family.
Sincerely,
Charlotte Smith

M. EDDIE Langston from Mentone, Al. wrote on September 6, 2024 at 11:01 pm

Hoyle was like one of the cousins to me. I will miss his smiling face. My heart is with all of his family.

Kathy Mc from Mentone wrote on September 6, 2024 at 8:16 pm

Joyce, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will see you soon.

Edwina Aaron from Alabaster wrote on September 6, 2024 at 6:16 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.

Angie Carden Godwin from Grove Oak wrote on September 6, 2024 at 6:06 pm

May God bless and comfort you all greatly during this time of sorrow. I am so grateful I was able to be at church with Mr Hoyle and Mrs Joyce at The Summit last winter and hear him sing! He was a blessing. Love to you all.

Anne Morrison from Fairhope wrote on September 6, 2024 at 5:40 pm

So sorry I didn't get to see him again. I remember when we prayed with him many times years ago. I have such fond memories. May the Lord comfort his family and friends. We will see him again in Heaven. love, Anne Morrison

Debi Sizemore from Sylvania wrote on September 6, 2024 at 5:17 pm

Oh, Joyce and Lea. I’m so sorry for your loss. I haven’t lost a spouse but I know it’s gotta be hard, Joyce. Lea, I have lost my Dad and that’s hard, too. I will keep y'all in my prayers. Love you both.