Doyle Junior Mink, 97 of Buncombe Creek, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home in Buncombe Creek.  He was born on December 18, 1926, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to the late Hugh Alexander Mink and Lillian Rebecca Robertson Mink.  Doyle was raised in the New Hope and Wynnewood, Oklahoma area.  At age of 15 he moved to Sulphur, Oklahoma.  In 1945 Doyle was drafted into the United States Army serving during WWII.  He married Mildred Pearl Shackleford on September 3, 1949, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  He continued his military service in the US Army Reserves and worked in the construction and home building trades.  He later transferred to the Oklahoma Army National Guard, where he served as a full time Technician for 20 years.  Doyle had a total of 42 years military service retiring as a Master Sergeant.  Mildred and Doyle owned and operated the bowling alley in Sulphur until 1990 when they moved to the Buncombe Creek area.  Doyle was an outstanding home builder and mechanic.  Doyle was affiliated with the Baptist faith, and enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing, hunting, bowling and gardening.

Doyle is survived by:

Wife:                           Mildred Pearl Mink, Buncombe Creek, Oklahoma

Children:                     Tricia A. Barnes and Al, Durant, Oklahoma

Vicky J. Adamson, Buncombe Creek, Oklahoma

Connie Braden and husband Tim, Notasulga, Alabama

Grandchildren:            Sheli Stovall and husband Shane

D. J. Mink and wife Makyorie

Rina Chew and husband Rob

Tricia Stephens and husband Tracie

Melissa Klebba and husband Joseph

Robert Mink

Aaron Braden and wife Hannah

Kaycee Highsmith and husband Garrett

21 Great Grandchildren          3 Great Great Grandchildren

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, son; Gary D. Mink and grandson; Creston E. Barnes.

Casket Bearers:         Gary Doyle Mink Jr., Robert Mink, Aaron Braden, Tyler Stovall, Shane Stovall and Garrett Highsmith