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Donald Ray
"Bronco" Doyle
Jul 29, 1955 — Jan 24, 2026
Donald "Bronco" Doyle was born July 29, 1955, and passed away January 24,2026, at the age of 71.
He was a man who found joy in the simple things and lived life with quiet strength. He loved classic cars and spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a job that suited his hardworking nature. An outdoorsman at heart, he enjoyed logging, fishing, hunting, and spending time in the outdoors.
He was always willing to lend a hand and took pride in helping others and being involved in his community. Donald was a faithful member to Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for 48 years. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, who were the center of his life. He will be remembered for his generosity, work ethic, and love for the land and people around him.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Frankie Doyle; children, Waylon Doyle and wife Patty of DeRidder, and Heather Stracener and husband Ronnie of DeRidder; grandchildren, Haylee Wardrup and husband Ashton, Bailey Doyle, Raylee Doyle, Kable Doyle, Emberli Doyle, and Adlee Stracener; great nieces, Layla Roberts, Grace Roberts; his good friend, Tom Harris and his family; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones that considered Donald as their father figure.
He is preceded in death by his parents, B.C. "Duck" Doyle and Lula M. Perkins Doyle; brothers, J.P. Roberts, Paul Roberts Jr., Otis Roberts, and Homer Roberts; sisters, Joyce Roberts, MaryLyn Roberts, and Dorathy Beah.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and continuing from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 126 Bob Nichols Drive, DeRidder, Louisiana. Pastor Clyde Snider and Rev. Glen Alexander will be officiating. Interment to follow at Whitaker Cemetery, DeRidder, Louisiana.
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