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Arnold Lloyd Kyle, 95, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living under the care of Mountain Hospice.
He was born Jan. 23, 1929, at Elkins, a son of the late Clifford L. Kyle and Eva Wright Kyle.
On June 27, 1953, he was married to Kathryn "Kitty" Sparks, who preceded him in death Dec. 8, 2004.
He is survived by three brothers, Jim Kyle and wife, Sue, of Keyser, West Virginia, Phil Kyle and wife, Marlene, and Jeff Kyle and wife, Janice, of Elkins; three sisters, Mary Rowan and husband, Buddy, Brenda Kirkpatrick and Martha Roy and husband, David, all of Elkins.
Three sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Kyle of Elkins, Nancy Wilkes of Arizona and Rev. Trudy Paul of Texas; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Edgar and Franklin "Randy" Kyle; one sister, Patricia Miller: sister-in-law, Juanita Kyle; brother-in-law, John Kirkpatrick; and best friend, Mona Macomber.
Arnold was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1947. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Barnes and Brass Company, where he had worked as a master electrician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local Union 596 of Clarksburg, West Virginia, and was a member of HW Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
Arnold was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he was an ordained Deacon, Elder, served on the Board of Trustees and was an Elder Emeritus of the church.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, from the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Richard Cardot officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Garden near Gilman.
Presentation of the American flag will be made by members of HW Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church Capital Gifts Fund, 450 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Arnold.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Arnold Lloyd Kyle.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.