Kenneth L. Hoyt, 82, of Reynolds, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Roselawn Cemetery, Moline.  Memorials may be sent to Rock Island County Animal Care and Control (QC Paws) in memory of Kenneth.

Kenneth was born on April 14, 1935 in Kewanee, IL, the son of David "Trew" and Alice (Blain) Hoyt.  He married Ruth McGinnis on March 17, 1957 in Reynolds.  He worked for Rock Island County in the sign department.  He enjoyed doing yardwork and taking care of his animals.  Kenneth loved road trips and traveling with his wife, Ruth.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Ruth Hoyt, Reynolds; son, John Hoyt, Rock Island; daughter, Laurie Jones, Lake Forest, CA; grandchildren, Tiffany Hoyt, Austin (Gracie) Hoyt, Flynn and Griffin Jones; great grandchildren, Skye Moore, Star Holevot, Dana, Addie, Benji, and Brett Hoyt; sister, Aaleyne Schriefer, Moline; and brother, Charles Trew Hoyt, Chicago.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant children, Christine Leah and Michael Kenneth Hoyt; and brother, David Hoyt.