Hoyt William McEntyre, 86, of Rutherfordton, N.C. passed away on Oct. 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.

Hoyt was a retired diesel mechanic and worked for Thompson Contractor for 45 years. Hoyt was the son of the late Richard and Clementine Humphries McEntyre, and the husband to the late Edith Roddy McEntyre.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Vicky Lincoln, Linda Smith, Carol Garrett, and Bobby McEntyre; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.

In addition to his parents and wife, Hoyt was predeceased in death by his daughters Brenda Thomason, and Sandra Sprouse; and by his siblings Vassey Horne, Paul McEntyre, Leon McEntyre, and Don McEntyre.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Crowe’s Chapel with the Reverend Jack Crain officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be sent to The Alzheimer’s Association, 31 College Place Suite A 105, Asheville, NC 28801. Online condolences may be made atwww.crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of Hoyt McEntyre.

Crowe’s Mortuary & Chapel
Rutherfordton, N.C.