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Pat Gordon Doyal

March 6, 1936 - November 5, 2017

Saluda, SC A celebration of life honoring Pat Gordon Doyal, will take place on Thursday, November 9th at 3:00 PM in Bethany United Methodist Church, Saluda, S.C. 29138. Visitation for family and friends will occur, Wednesday, November 8th from 6-8 PM at Ramey Funeral Home, Saluda, S.C. 29138 Pat, age 81, was born March 6th, 1936 in Mason, Texas. He started this journey to heaven with loving family by his side. He was nurtured and loved greatly by his adoring wife. He is the son of the late Ed and Druscilla Ferguson Doyal. His Dad was a true cowboy, leading cattle drives from parts of Texas to Abilene, Kansas. His mother died when Pat was a young lad. He was raised by Uncle Frank and Aunt Lucy Harper. He excelled in football in high school. After graduation from Mason High School, Pat served for the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict. He raced motorcycles in Europe. After serving his country, he obtained a degree in civil engineering. This allowed him to spend a majority of his life, traveling the world and perfecting his craft in the fields of commercial and industrial construction. He became an accomplished gunsmith and throughout his life continuously pursued his passions of fishing and hunting. He was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Doyal was preceded in death by his older sister Dorothy (Colonel Mac) McWilliams of San Antonio Texas. He is survived by one nephew, Butch (Dee) McWilliams of Omaha, Ne. When Pat married the love of his life, Retta, he inherited a large loving family. Surviving are his angelic wife of over 43 years, Mrs. Loretta Doyal. Three children, James (Edith) Barker of Saluda, S.C., Kent (Kim) Barker of Anderson, S.C., and Sherri Barker of Saluda, S.C., all to whom he was truly a great father. Two grandsons, Wayne (Nicole) Barker of Lexington, S.C. and Patrick Barker of Saluda, S.C.. Two lovely great-granddaughters, Layla and Brooke Barker who showered "Pop" with hugs and kisses. He lived, worked and provided with the strength of a mighty oak and loved with the kindness and gentleness of a soft breeze.

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Saluda, SC A celebration of life honoring Pat Gordon Doyal, will take place on Thursday, November 9th at 3:00 PM in Bethany United Methodist Church, Saluda, S.C. 29138. Visitation for family and friends will occur, Wednesday, November 8th from... View Obituary & Service Information

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