William F. "Billy" Hoyle, age 58

William F. "Billy" Hoyle, age 58 of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015.

He was born June 18, 1957 Burke County and was a son of the late David Able Hoyle Sr., and Pearl White Hoyle. Billy worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and retired in 2012 with 35 years' service. A graduate of East Rutherford High School, Class of 1975, he was also a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby. Billy was an avid reader of the Bible, enjoyed woodworking and was a lover of the great outdoors.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Joy Thompson Hoyle, daughter, Shannon Fowler and husband Mark and their children, Alex Higgins, Abby Higgins and Larissa Fowler, son, Travis Hoyle and wife Marie and their son Brian Beheler of Mooresboro, NC, a brother, David A. Hoyle, Jr. and wife Cathy of Ellenboro, sister, Patricia "Patti" Hopper and husband Kenny of Forest City, step-sister, Donna Ko and husband Raymond of Weddington, NC, sister -in-law, Rosemary Weathers and husband A.J. of Forest City, brother-in-law, Jimmy Thompson of Rutherfordton as well as thirteen nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held in the Faith Baptist Church of Shelby with Reverend Dr. Barry Goodman and Reverend Johnny Owens officiating. Interment followed in the Cool Spring Cemetery in Forest City.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads Rescue Mission, Post Office Box 2090, Shelby, NC 28151.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.