James Edger Hoyle, 97, of Quinlan, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 13, 2023. James was born February 19, 1926, to Minnie Mae and William Osburn Hoyle in Dallas, Texas. James was an avid fisherman and loved to fish every chance he could. He also did league bowling and won a bowling trophy. James was a follower of Christ and attended Agape-Quinlan and formerly attended First Assembly of God-Quinlan. James served his county and was a World War II Navy veteran. As a young father, he and another electrician started Accurate Electric Inc. in Dallas. James, his wife Virginia and his son volunteered for about ten years with MAPS, Missions Abroad Placement Services, to oversee and help put in the electrical services. Many new churches were constructed as they traveled from site to site in their RV. He was a skilled electrician whose knowledge was an asset to MAPS and the impactful work they do. James served as a leader and trainer with the Royal Rangers and also served on the board of directors for Dallas Teen Challenge. Several months after his 90th birthday, he had a party to celebrate this milestone and he did a book signing for his autobiography "A Blessed Life". James is survived by daughters: Anita Denison and Son-in-Law Jim, Cathy Mixson and Son-in-Law Kelvin; his son, Paul Hoyle and Son-in-law, Atlas Frank Cook III. Grandchildren: Ella Nicole Johnson, Atlas Frank Cook IV, Gloria Kuzmicki and husband Dave, Amy Wooden and husband Terrell, and; Great-grandchildren: Zye Kuzmicki, Abigail Johnson, Jessilynn Mixson, Gabriella Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Aniya Wooden, Levi Wooden, and Atlas Frank Cook V. James is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Virginia Hoyle; daughter, Janet Cook; parents, William and Minnie Mae Hoyle; siblings: Clifton Hoyle and Bernice Hott; and stepmom, Sue Hoyle. The family will be leading a memorial service at First Assembly in Quinlan on Saturday, June 3, 2023, starting at 11:00 AM.