Smithie Laurin Kyle , 85, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Laurin was born August 14, 1931, in Tenaha, to Frank and Willie Kyle. He was raised in the Old Center Community, where he had many relatives. He was a very loving person and had many friends in the community. He worked overseas in many countries in his younger days. He believed in God, and knew everything comes from living a good life and believing in God and family. At the time of his death, he lived in the Woods Community with his loving wife, Pat.

He is survived by
Wife: Pat Kyle of Tenaha

Sons:
Jerry Kyle of California
Jeff Kyle of California

Stepsons:
Doug Wilson
Jim D. Davis
Bobby Don Davis
Bill Dan Dami

2 Grandsons

2 Granddaughters

6 Great Granddaughters

Brother: Marlin Kyle of Old Center

Sisters:
Agilee Barrett
Bobbye Savois
Zola Meche

Brothers-in-law:
Paul B. George Jr. of Amarillo
James B. George of New Mexico

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Wife: Joanne George
Son: Joe Kyle
Sister: Gloria