Mr. Leroy “Shooty” Doyle

May 30, 1972 - March 1, 2020

Leroy Doyle better known as "Shooty" where he was named at birth by his mother, departed this life Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. He was born May 30, 1972 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Bessie Doyle and Leroy Lacey. He is the third born of his siblings. He accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Lee Hamilton. Sr. He graduated from Forrest City High School in 1990 and played football throughout his high school tenure. He later moved to Dallas, Texas and attended barber school and later became a truck driver over the road where he developed a joy of traveling. After moving back to Forrest City, he was employed by Boar's Head Brand until his health failed. Shooty was friendly to all who met him, and a gifted entertainer. He a had a major love for football and was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his his father—Leroy Lacey and sister— Pamela LaShay Fields. He leaves to cherish her memories his wife—April Boyd- Doyle whom he loved and was able to marry February 6,2020; mom—Bessie (Leroy)Smith; sisters and brothers—Teresa (Wash) Sinclair of Dallas, Texas, Aundra Smith of Forrest City, Vernon (Iesha) Smith of Chicago, Illinois, Gregory Smith of Forrest City, Arkansas, Dedrick Smith of Dallas, Texas Rafael Smith of Texas; his stepchildren that he loved as his own—Tatayana Boyd and Dalilah Boyd. He also leaves behind nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.