Doyle M. Barden, aged 83, of Branford, FL, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born in Mayo, FL, Doyle eventually moved to the Tampa area where he owned and operated Automotive Performance, an auto repair shop. In 2001, he and his wife returned to the Branford area, reconnecting with many old friends and family members. Doyle was an avid fisherman, living by the motto 'Gone fishing, be back someday' that hung above his shop. He was a devoted member of several churches, including Hillsdale Baptist Church, Calvary Community Church, and most recently Walker Creek Bethel Baptist Church. Doyle was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lujan.

He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Fish (Tom), Michelle Brendle (Timothy), and Jacqueline Smith (Nick); his sisters, Marlene Valentine (Donald) and Loretta Giddings (James); as well as nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Doyle's life will be held at 3pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Daniels Funeral Home in Branford, FL, where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife.