Walter A. Voyles

Walter A. "Peanut" Voyles, 73, of Owensboro, died on October 14, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Hancock County on March 16, 1941 to the late Casper and Maudie McDaniel Voyles.

Walter served in field artillery as part of the U.S. Army.

He was a retired transmission rebuilder, having worked at Automotive Incorporated for several years. Walter volunteered at the Daniel Pitino Shelter. He enjoyed fishing and cooking. Most of all, Walter loved spending time with family, especially holiday dinners.

Walter was preceded in death by two brothers, Basil E. Voyles and Corville Joe Voyles.

Survivors include his estranged wife of 26 years, Catherine Voyles; eight children, Walter Voyles Jr, (Maria), Scott Voyles of Lexington, Corville Voyles, Tammy Sweitzer of Ohio Co., Deanna Culbertson of Ohio Co., Johnathan Voyles (Nina) , Steven Voyles (Ashley) and Cody Voyles; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Casper E. Voyles Jr. (Brenda) of Hatfield, Indiana, Phyllis Roemer (Thomas) of St. Charles, Missouri, Rayetta Robbins (Eugene) of Lewisport and Loretta Rather (Chester); sister-in-law, Geraldine Voyles of Sarasota, Fl.; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 2 pm on Saturday, October 18 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Rev. Gene Robbins will officiate. Burial will follow at Pellville Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758517 ,Topeka, KS 66675 or Hospice of Western Kentucky 3419 Wathen's Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Condolences may be offered online at www.glennfuneralhome.com.