William "Doyle" Eanes

William Doyle Eanes, 94, of 1700 Ringgold Road, Ringgold, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence after being in declining health for several years. Doyle was born in Henry County, VA, in the Mountain Valley community on December 5, 1931, a son of the late Justice Floyd Eanes and the late Sallie Belcher Eanes. He lived most of his life in Pittsylvania Co., VA, where he was a graduate of Dan River High School, Class of 1949. After graduation, Doyle served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. Upon returning home he completed his apprenticeship as an electrician in 1960. He worked for Wise Hundley Electric Co. in Danville, finally retiring from the City of Danville where he worked as an electrician in the maintenance department. Doyle was a member of Ringgold Baptist Church where he was an active member until his health started to decline. Doyle was loved and appreciated by many in his community for his kindness and willingness to help when needed. On November 6th, 1959, Doyle married his loving wife, Novalene Steele Eanes, who survives of the residence. In addition to his wife, Doyle is survived by his son, William Ashley Eanes (Alesa) of Ringgold, VA; sister, Kate Meeler (Mac) of Sutherlin, VA; granddaughter, Alaina Eanes; and grandson, Will Eanes. He was predeceased by three sisters: Carlene Wyatt, Sue Hall, and Delma Branscome, and a brother, Bud Eanes. Funeral services will be conducted for Doyle on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel, by the Reverend Duane Caldwell. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45, and other times at the residence at 1700 Ringgold Road. The family would like to extend special thanks to Connie Graves, Doyle’s caretaker for over three years, Medi Home Hospice and Commonwealth Home Health for their care of Doyle during his last days. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 10, Ringgold, VA, 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Eanes family.

William "Doyle" Eanes

December 5, 1931 - May 23, 2026