Doyle Wayne Arnold

Doyle Wayne Arnold September 1, 1941 May 20, 2010 Salem, Oregon  Doyle Wayne Arnold, 68 years old of Salem, Oregon did not wake up on the morning of Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born in Whittharral, Texas, September 1, 1941 the oldest of six children, to Joe Arnold and Murlee Armstrong. Wayne was a graduate of Kermit High School & married his high school sweet heart Sharon Hembree in 1961. He worked in oil fields and diesel mechanic for International Harvester, & Mack, and both he and his wife retired from AC Transit in the Bay Area. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, LaDonna & Regina; his beloved grandson, Donavon; siblings, Larry, Danny, Rhonda and Yvonne. A prolific tinkerer meticulous of nature, Tex enjoyed his retirement in Oregon where he raised Alpacas, turkeys & Navajo Churro sheep. He was a loving father & husband who will be greatly missed by his family & his cadre of Chihuahuas, Chico, Chiquita, Tonka, Buster and Baby. A private memorial & entombment of his ashes is scheduled for September 1st at the family farm. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Online Condolences at Weddle-Funeral.com