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Preacher,
Evangelist,
and Author
of over
40
Books
&Booklets
HUGH FLETCHER
PYLE
December 30,
1918 –May 3, 2010
Hugh F. Pyle was born in Portsmouth, VA on December
30, 1918. He gave his life to the Lord when he was ten years old.
Dr. Pyle preached in small country churches in central
Florida, before pastoring the First Baptist Church of Groveland, FL,
Brent Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL, Cove Baptist Church in Panama
City, and Central Baptist Church, also in Panama City. In 1960 he
founded Panama City Christian School.
In 1973 he
began a ministry of full-time evangelism, traveling to 46 states,
faithfully preaching God’s Word and encouraging churches and pastors
for nearly 25 years.
He also served
as a staff evangelist for the Sword of the Lord publication, and is the author of 47
books and booklets.
Hugh was a fun-loving, caring father to his three
children; Barbara and Grayson Dawkins, Lucilla and Bobby Hodges, and
David and Donna Pyle. He was a hero to his grandchildren: Sharon
and Nigel Wagg, Pamela and Jim Ker, Jennifer and Evan Kozlow, Amy
and Forest Hamilton, David Scott Pyle, Christy and Adam Parent,
Kimberly and Patrick Brookens. His 16 great-grandchildren were a
great joy to him: Nicole, Lindsey and Joshua Wagg; Robby and Brian
Ker; Lilly and Caroline Kozlow; Grace Hamilton; Noah and Ari Pyle;
Olivia, Elias, Addison and Ava Joy Parent; Yvonne and Mareah
Brookens.
He is also survived by his brothers: Norman and Jackie Pyle;
Homer and Alouise Pyle; Howard and Charlotte Pyle; and many special
nieces and nephews.
The love of
his life, Esther has been in heaven for two weeks, eagerly
anticipating his arrival. Also waiting for him were his parents,
his older brother, Robert, his baby sister, Mary Louise, his
grandson, David Dawkins, and a host of friends.
Dr. Pyle’s
memorial celebration will take place at Central Baptist Church,
where he is Pastor Emeritus, on Friday, May 7 at 11:00 A. M. The
visitation will be Thursday, May 6, from 6-8 P. M. at Southerland
Family Funeral Home, and from 10:00-11:00 at the church, prior to
the service.
Pallbearers: Grayson Dawkins, Bobby Hodges, David Scott
Pyle, Jim Ker, Robby Ker, Forest Hamilton, Patrick Brookens and
Stephen Pyle
Honorary pallbearers: Former staff members and fellow
preachers
Memorials: Gideons International, Covenant Hospice
A Pyle Of Books
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Hugh
Pyle Classics
"Heaven's
Hope for a Hopeless World."
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Is The Shepherd Of
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