He was born on July 22, 1946 in Beersheba Springs, TN.
Hoyte is survived by his son, Bryan Merrell and granddaughter, Savannah Merrell.
There will be no visitation or services.
Contributions may be made to Five Springs Methodist Church, c/o Skip Cox at 112 Cox Road, Dalton, GA 30721
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel.
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