Coyle Junebug Detherage, Jr, 69, of Altus, Ark., died March 8, 2010 in the Veterans Hospital of Oklahoma City, Okla., after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 10, 1940 in Altus, Ark. to Coyle and Daisy Detherage. Coyle started school at the tender age of four. During high school, he played on the Altus Owls boys basketball and baseball teams where many lasting friendships were formed. At age 17, he joined the United States Navy with the blessing of his parents. He attended Naval training at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. He was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, throughout his naval career and while there he was an amateur boxer for the U. S. Navys team. After having served in the U. S. Navy, he moved to Great Bend, Kan. Here he met and married Gloria Raquel Marquez in 1964. To this union were born four children. In 1988, he then married Carla Sue Francis. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2007. Coyle worked in the oil and trucking industry until retirement; however, he could not stay idle, so he started his own trucking business, Detherage Trucking. He again retired to return to Altus, Ark. to help care for his mother. Coyle enjoyed gardening, fishing and any activities that included his grandchildren. Many fond memories were made with his family, children and grandchildren throughout his life. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge. Coyle is survived by his children: Lisa Burkhart & husband Kerry, Norman, Okla.; Pamela Perry and husband Michael, Great Bend, Kan.; James Detherage & wife Tanya, Plano, Tex.; and Matthew Detherage & wife Schamra, Hays, Kan.; eight grandchildren: Rachel, Lynelle, Mackenzie, Bryce, Logan, Aly, Chance and Drake. He is also survived by two step-daughters: Carol Niedens & husband Lyle, Westwood, Kan. and Lisa Francis, Great Bend; two step-grandsons: Conley and Pierce; his mother, Daisy, Altus, Ark.; brothers, Billy Ray Detherage & wife Doris, Lawrence, Kan.; James Budjo Detherage & wife Arleta, Branson, Mo., Larry Detherage & wife Kathy, Albuquerque, N.M.; and Ronnie Dale Detherage, Larned, Kan.; numerous nephews and nieces; his best buddy, Clay Julian, Altus, Ark. And many other friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carla; father, Coyle; sister, Delores Joyce Dot Littlejohn; and step-daughter, Lori Francis. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend. Burial with military honors by the United States Navy will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Following the interment, a luncheon will be provided at St. Rose Auditorium by the Altar Society. Friend may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the vigil service Friday. There will also be an honorary social to celebrate Coyles life at 3:00 p.m., Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Great Bend. A memorial fund in Mr. Detherages name has been established with Faith Hospice of Norman, OK, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530.