Hoyt J Lane

Hoyt J. Lane, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at his residence. He was born Jan. 21, 1922, in English to Frank Lane and Mary (Sinclair) Lane. He married Mary Dorena Hadley on March 23, 1946, and she preceded him in death Nov. 11, 1999. Survivors include daughters, Joy Wilson of Chesterton, Patsy Weimer of Lafayette and Cathy Ryan of Franklin; sons, Kenneth E. Lane of Covington, La., and Randall Lane of Flat Rock; sister, Viola Broughton and Judy Eads, both of Shelbyville; brothers, Marcus Lane of Texas and Robert Lane of Shelbyville; special friend Barbara Crawford of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; three brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Lane graduated from Boggstown High School. He was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He retired from General Electric in 1982 after 26 years of service. He also enjoyed repairing appliances for family and friends. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, where he also taught Sunday school for many years. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., and from 9 a.m. until services Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Stephen Bohall officiating. Burial will be in Boggstown Cemetery in Boggstown. Graveside military rites will be conducted by local veterans' organizations. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com .