Doyle D. Abbott (65) of Kansas, formerly of Jewett

Doyle D. Abbott, 65, of Kansas and formerly of Jewett, IL passed away at 7:20 am on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 on Wednesday May 24 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo, IL. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Mullen Cemetery rural Montrose. Memorials can be made either to the American Cancer Society or to Mullen Cemetery.

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Doyle was born in Coles County Illinois on July 20, 1951 the son of Jesse James & Veta (Maxedon) Abbott. He married Jacqueline Rennier on November 12, 2013.

Surviving is his wife; Three Sons Matthew (Kendra) Abbott and James (Jessica) Abbott both of Toledo and David Abbott of Jewett; Step children Derek (Andi) Kocher of Japan, Wesley Kocher of Kansas, Aaron Kocher of Marshall and Beverly (Brian) Knaupp; 11 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren; Brothers Paul (Lisa) Abbott of Neoga, James “Rusty” Abbott of Mattoon; Sisters Lois Pugh of Mattoon, Norma Sheets and Leta (Kenny) Davis both of Sullivan.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents; sons Michael, Daniel and Adam Abbott; Sisters Beatrice Winchester, Marge Moran and O. Bernice Moran; Brothers Van, Noble “Gene”, Jesse Jr., Glen, Ted, Ivan and Donald Abbott.

Doyle was working at Sherwin-Williams in Effingham. Doyle had also worked at Trailmobile for many years. He loved the outdoors and camping.