Albert Taylor Pyle

Albert Taylor Pyle, 92, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.

Born January 17, 1934, to Taylor Burton and Mary Olene Pyle, Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jimmy Craig, his sister Mary Ann Parker, and his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy Pyle.

Albert is survived by his wife, Nina; his brother, Fred Kirkpatrick; his four daughters, Becky Riddle (Russ), Christy Hopper (Mike), Diana New (Byron), and Pam Horton (Donald); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and other extended family members.

After moving from Forrest City to Little Rock, Albert worked at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio, where he met Nancy and danced his way into her heart. He later became a Master Electrician and owned his own contracting business.

Together, they raised four daughters—Becky, Christy, Diana, and Pam—and instilled in them valuable life skills, a strong work ethic, and the independence to make their own way.

After Nancy’s passing, Albert married Nina, and they shared eight years together filled with giggles and RV adventures. Albert also became part of Nina’s family and shared a special bond with her daughters, Sonya, Julie, and Leeah.

Albert was easy to recognize with his baby blue eyes and unforgettable smile. He’ll be remembered for his humor, unmistakable snicker, chin chuckles, signature “horse bite”, bunny-ear photo bombs and countless stories.

He was steadfast and determined, always ready with a story and a laugh. And, of course, many recall his famous Kilroy, which he would proudly accompany with the words, “Kilroy was here.”

What started as his little quirks and traditions became traditions we carried on in our own families, keeping a piece of him alive in the generations that follow.

Albert’s greatest legacy is the family he leaves behind and the many memories he created along the way. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

Kilroy was here, Albert was here.

Albert’s life will be celebrated with visitation from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Sandstone Drive Church of Christ, 13300 Sandstone Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206, with burial following at Salem Cemetery in East End.