Michael Doyal

Michael Dewane Doyal passed away at his home in Hixson, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was 57 years old and grew up in the north Georgia area. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed working on cars. He was employed as a mechanic at Pep Boys.Michael was predeceased by his mother, Lola Pruitt Doyal.He is survived by his beloved wife and caregiver, Angel Stakely Doyal; parents, Frank and Jean Doyal; sister, Teresa Doyal; brother, Freddy (Jan) Doyal; nephew, Jeremy Tudor; two nieces, Ashley Henderson and Caroline Jones; and one great-nephew, Nolan Ray Jones.Minister Ken Wallis will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Ridgedale Church of Christ.The family wishes to thank and acknowledge Drs. Caplan, Yates, Portera, Kimsey, Holland, Headrick and Hearth Hospice.Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Church of Christ, 1005 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated.