Dr. Strimple C. "Jim" Coyle

Notes:

"Dr. Strimple "Jim" Coyle and his wife Elna (sic) of Hemphill will attend (the annual meeting of the Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) held in Nacogdoches April 3 through 5, 1998). Dr. Coyle is a member of the Sabine District Chapter of the SRT."

There was a 92 page book titled "Oral History Interview with Strimple C. Coyle" by Strimple C. Coyle and Ronald E. Marcello. It was part of the Oral History Project, University of North Texas, and published in 1994. The subject of this book was and interview with Sergeant Major Strimple C. ("Jim") Coyle, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences Ewa Field with VMF-211 (Marine Fighter Squadron 211) during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

From Find a Grave:

Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Retired), Jim Coyle died Saturday, May 2, 2009. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1970 after proudly serving his country for 31 years. He was cited for undaunted courage under direct enemy fire in the defense of Pearl Habor against the Japanese attacks of December 7, 1941. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with the "V" attached indicating Valor in combat. He also received the Combat Action Ribbon, two Presidentual Unit Citations, Navy Unit Citation, China Service Metal, Korean Service Metal, and the Asiatic Pacific Compaign Medal with seven combat stars.

The only survivor of Pearl Harbor in Sabine County, the 88-year-old veteran passed away at Lufkin Memorial Hospital at 8:00AM this morning.

A true patriot to the core, with a striking demeanor and military bearing, Coyle was active in the community, particularly in veteran's affairs, belonging to both the local VFW and American Legion posts. Jim as he is known by all who know and loved him, was a Past Commander of the Sabine County O.P. Pate Post #187 of the American Legion and a Life Member of Post #10351 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League, Guadaicanal Campaign Veterans and Korean War Veterans Association. In addition, Jim was a Life Member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

During Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremonies on December 7, 2008, Coyle recounted the day of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

It was a horrible day for the then Corporal Coyle, who realizing the attack was occurring, ran back to his barracks to retrieve his Springfield rifle, a WWI relic, and began firing at the attacking Japanese planes, exposing himself to strafing by the enemy.

Dr Coyle, a native East Texan was born on July 31, 1920 in Buna Texas, and was a retired clinical psychologist. He was a resident of Hemphill for the past 15 years and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Hemphill, TX at 1:00PM with the Reverend Aaron Pardue officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at Newton City Cemetery, Newton Texas where he attended school and where his parents are buried.

Visitation will take place from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday, May 4, 2009 at Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill TX.

The Sergeant Major is survived by his wife, Edna Coyle of Hemphill; Steven Coyle and wife Karen of Richmond, TX, Scott Coyle of Tyler, TX, Robert and Phyllis Whitmire of Florien LA and Dennis and wife Sally Robinson of Lubbock, TX; daughter Lynne Lam and husband Joe of Austin TX; brother Alfred Coyle of Etoile, Texas and 3 Grandchildren, Christine Rothchild of Katy, Tx, Renee Adair of Houston and Amanda Parker of Brooklyn, 2 step-grandchildren, Jason and Jesee Robinson of Lubbock and 5 Great-Grandchildren.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas. Jasper County, JP 4
Enumerated 19 ??? 1930
ED 121-10 SD 19 Sheet 14A Stamped 265
254-256
Newbold, William H Head M W 46 m 31 Ind Ind Ind Carpenter House
Newbold, Isa Wf F W 37 m 21 Tx Tx Tx Proprietor Hotel
Newbold, William H. Jr Son M W 16 S Tx Ind Tx
Newbold, Margurette Dtr F W 14 S Tx Ind Tx
Newbold, James H Son M W 1/6 S Tx Ind Tx
Coyle, Allie Servant/Housekeeper F F 32 Wd 20 Tx Tx Tx Housekeeper Hotel
Coyle, Strimple Lodger M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Coyle, Alfred Lodger M W 1 Tx Tx Tx
Bates, William Boarder M W 27 S La La LA Bookkeeper Saw Mill
Roberts ___ Boarder M W 30 S La La LA Laborer Sawmill
Shaw ___ Boarder M W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Sawmill

Strimple married Edna "Elna" Armstrong on 4 Dec 1993 in Sabine County, Texas. Edna (daughter of William Rudolph Armstrong and Lottie Lee Dickerson) was born on 4 Dec 1926 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Aug 2023 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; was buried in Centerview Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Edna Armstrong Gender: Female Marriage Date: 4 Dec 1993 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926 Age: 67 Spouse: Strimple C Coyle Spouse gender: Male Spouse Est Birth Year: abt 1920 Spouse Age: 73 Marriage County: Sabine Marriage State: Texas Source: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002