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Ronald Dale Doyle, 78, of Mace went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loved ones in his home on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Ron was born on Sept. 27, 1947, in Marlinton. He graduated from Marlinton High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ruth Doyle; and brother, Ralph Doyle.
He is survived by two brothers, Gary Doyle (Ellen), and Donnie Doyle (Belinda); sister, Cindy Taylor (Mike); his loving wife of 59 years, Doris Ware Doyle; daughters, Tina Beckwith (Rick), Teresa Sharp (Randy); his grandchildren, who he adored and cherished, Dustin, Whitney, Cody (Katie), Austin (Allie), he loved being part of their lives and watching them in sports as they grew up, and teaching them so many things, such as hunting, fishing, and working in the garage. One great-grandson, Dax, who he enjoyed riding on the tractor and sharing naps on the couch with.
Ron was a faithful member of the Mace United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and showed it through serving his neighbors.
Ron and Doris were married on Dec. 24, 1966, in Virginia. They moved to Delaware and he worked at Crysler Corporation for two years, then they moved back to Mace, West Virginia, where Doris still resides. He worked for SS Joe Burford for 20 years and then worked until he retired with the Huttonsville Correction Center Maintenance Department.
In Ron's prime years he enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, camping, and doing body work on Broncos, tinkering in his garage and being on his tractor. After retirement he focused on being with his family. His daughters loved taking him on their family trips. He continued the Maple Syrup making tradition with his brothers, their family and the community. He loved to take people to the sugar camp.
Gunsmoke and football had occupied his time the last few years as his health faded. He continued to ride around with Doris to find a great burger or hotdog.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Mace United Methodist Church with Pastor John Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Mingo Cemetery in Mingo.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mace United Methodist Church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations of sympathy to be made to Mountain Hospice, 1002 Crim Ave, Belington, WV 26250
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.