Doyle Fay Risner

Mr. Doyle Fay Risner was born February 12, 1935, in southern Wayne County to the union of his parents, Mr. Howard Risner and Mrs. Alma Keeton Risner. During his formative years, he would spend his childhood surrounded by the nature that would come to develop the passion for the outdoors, particularly farming, that would shape a large part of his life. He attended school in Collinwood and graduated from the Collinwood High School with the class of 1952. After graduating high school, Mr. Risner served his country in joining the United States Army. Mr. Risner would spend his occupational years as a mail carrier until his retirement and as a cattle farmer. Later in his adult life, Mr. Doyle would meet and marry his wife, Mrs. Janet Risner, on March 25, 1994, forever intertwining their hearts, lives and families. He and his wife attended the First Baptist Church in Collinwood, TN. Those who knew him will remember his love for horticulture and farming. He loved planting strawberries to sell to the public and visiting with his customers. Mr. Risner loved working his cattle and loved watching the seeds he planted grow, whether it be strawberries, bushes, or flowers. However, he held no other moments closest to his heart than the moments spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and his great- grandchild. Mr. Doyle Fay Risner passed from this life on March 3, 2026, at his home in Collinwood surrounded by his family, making his stay on earth some 91 years and 19 days.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 32 years Mrs. Janet Risner of Collinwood, TN; his daughters Serena Pierce husband Barry of Spring Hill, TN and Alana Baxter husband Albert of Suwanee, GA; stepsons Brian McIntyre and Brad McIntyre wife Kym all of Florence, AL; sister Patsy Risner of Collinwood, TN; grandchildren, Carter Pierce, Blaise Baxter, Breslin Baxter, Tiffany Clark husband Walker, Caden McIntyre and Bradlyn Ward; great-grandchild Bronx Ward; as well as many other family members, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services were held Friday March 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Collinwood with David Byrd officiating. Burial followed in McGlamery Cemetery. Visitation with the Risner family was held Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm service time at the First Baptist Church in Collinwood

Those honored to serve as pallbearers included Barry Pierce, Troy Jones, Cadin McIntyre, Carter Pierce, Brian McIntyre, and Brad McIntyre.

Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the family.