Edward Herbert Hoyt

Died: March 15, 2013

Edward Herbert Hoyt, 63, of Greeneville, passed away Friday at his home.

Mr. Hoyt retired as postmaster from the U.S. Post Office in Jonesborough.

He had a love of flying. He was an outstanding pilot and mechanic. He refurbished several planes throughout his lifetime.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Cindy Scott of Johnson City and Lisa and Jared Lippard of Jonesborough; two grandchildren: Reid Scott and Blake Lippard; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Dr. Gerald Hoyt Jr. of Perryville, Ark., Dr. Robert and Theresa Hoyt of Bowling Green, Ky., and Kenneth Hoyt and Andrew Hoyt, both of Conway, Ark.; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol and Don Hess of St. Louis, and Margaret and Tommy Davis and JoAnn Hoyt of Conway; his friends at the Greeneville Airport, and several special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Johanna and Gerald Hoyt Sr.; and a granddaughter: Claire Lippard.

The family expressed a special thank you to the staffs of Amedisys Hospice and Tennessee Cancer Specialist.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service, Afton Chapel, with the funeral service following at 3 p.m.

Interment will be in GraceLand Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jared Lippard, Louis Hoyt, Michael Hoyt, Stuart Hoyt, Robert Matthew Hoyt, and Bobby Allen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Experimental Aircraft Association for the Young Eagles, c/o Bobby Allen, 246 Airport Road, Greeneville, TN 37745.