Lyle Franklin
Coit, Jr. passed away on November 4, 2005 at his home in Edmond, OK. He
was born March 10, 1927 at Custer City, OK. He attended school at
Independence in Custer County. He attended Colorado State University and
graduated from OSU. Lyle was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in San Diego
aboard the U.S.S. Bushnell. A Mason for 45 years, Lyle joined the
Masonic Lodge in Thomas, OK in 1960. He affiliated with the Edmond
Masonic Lodge in 1999. He was active in the local Masonic projects,
serving as Director of the Edmond Prevent Blindness Program. He became
active in the Scottish Rite, being awarded a Commendation Medal in 2004
and was awarded the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH) in
October 2005. Other Masonic memberships included York Rite, OKC India
Shrine, Arab Patrol and Legion of Honor. Lyle began work in 1961 for DHS
as a Farm Supervisor for the State Schools, then later became
Administrator of Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals until retiring in 1986. His
hobbies included farming, fishing and gardening. Lyle is survived by his
wife of 22 years, Nancy Coit of the home, children, Roger and Lynne Coit
of Custer City, Randy and Kathy Coit of Edmond, Renee and Robert Beene
of Edmond, Elaine and Tim Haack of Yukon, Cheryl and Kevin Brooks of
Blanchard, his mother, Erma Coit-Smith of Clinton, OK, brother, Darrell
Coit of Custer City, OK, sister, Naomi Davenport of Denton, TX, 11
grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Lyle
was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Franklin Coit, Sr. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church
of Edmond, 305 East Hurd, 341-0107. A Scottish Rite Rose Croix Service
will be performed after the traditional service. Burial will follow at
Thomas, OK Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Charity Fund of
Masonic Lodge No. 37 |
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