James Hoyle, 86 of Clarksville, PA passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 in his home.

He was born November 24, 1933 in Pitt Gas, PA a son of the late Edgar "Doc" and Sarah Parker Hoyle.

Mr. Hoyle was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson Morgan High School.

James owned and operated Hoyle Nationwide Insurance Agency in Clarksville, PA for 20 years and was also a coal miner working for Gateway Coal Co. for over 30 years as a tipple operator.

He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Clarksville for many years and the Carmichaels Golf Club where he served as a golf course ranger.

James was an avid golfer and achieved two hole-in-ones and also loved gardening, cooking and polka music.

On December 22, 1952 he married Elinor J. Wright Hoyle who survives. They celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, James A. Hoyle (Theresa) of Clarksville, PA and Linda J. Hoyle of Masontown, PA; three grandchildren, Julie Murphy (Clay) of Rices Landing, James R. Hoyle (Amy) of Clarksville, PA and Jamie Carter (Dave) of Jefferson, PA; seven great grandchildren, Emily Hoyle, Samantha Murphy, Jimmy Hoyle, Bryce, Arianna, Norah and Dylan Carter; a sister Mary Lou Wise (Freemont) of Waynesburg, PA; several nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother Edgar H. Hoyle.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home, Ltd., 42 Bank St. Fredericktown, PA 15333. Interment will be in Buckingham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarksville VFD PO Box 707 Clarksville, PA 15322.