of Batesville, AR
October 18, 1928 - January 22, 2016
Wayne Wyatt, 87, of Batesville was called home, Friday, January 22, 2016, to join his wife of 66 years, Delores, to share in their heavenly rewards.
He was born October 18, 1928, in Desha, Arkansas, the son of Samuel and Clara (Kelley) Wyatt. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a Mason for 60 years. He was a member of the Mount Zion #10 Masonic Lodge of Batesville, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and was honored with the degree of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. Wayne was best known as a pioneering restaurateur in Batesville. He owned and operated the popular and successful Kelley-Wyatt's Restaurant from 1964 until his death. He was a member of Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville.
He is survived by three sons, Mark Wyatt and his wife, Missy, and Samuel Wayne Wyatt, all of Batesville, and Dr. Daniel Wyatt of Providence, Massachusetts; a brother, Bobby Wyatt and his wife, Shirley, and a sister, Dorothea Sheffield, and her husband, R.L., all of Batesville; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Clara Kelley Wyatt; two brothers, Winfred Wyatt and Jackie Wyatt; and a sister, Winona Jones.
There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Rev. Paul Seay officiating.
Burial will be in Alderbrook Cemetery at Desha under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are his grandsons, Jordan Taylor, Dr. Dustin Taylor, Blake Taylor, Kristopher Wyatt and Mikel-Wayne Wyatt; and Thomas Carlile, Greg Wallis and Tracy Wallis.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Simmons, Bobby Wyatt, Carl Walls, Col. Allen Baker U.S. Army Ret, David Cullins, Glen Whitaker, Gordon Harmon, James Owen Shaw, Jerry Doyle, Jim Rutledge, Jimmy Jackson, Johnny Penn, Judge Robert Griffin, Keith Harmon, R.L. Sheffield, Raymond Presley, Roy Satterwhite, Shawn Smith and Tom Vanemburg.
Visitation is from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to Alderbrook Cemetery, c/o Shorty Coles, 50 Fred St., Batesville, AR 72501 and Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Central Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501
We were very glad to be privileged to know Wayne.
So very sorry for your loss.
Im so sorry i was unable to be there for services, our prayers have been with you all the last several days.
My deepest sympathy...Bill Estes
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours at this time of loss. Thank the Lord that he was up and at it to the end and not sickly and bedfast. Love you, Jack and Laquida
Mark, Sam & Dan,
You had a great Dad. I enjoyed him so much on the weekends when we were kids, he always brought us the best food for Sunday at Mamaw's. And could tell great stories. He,Uncle Bobby, Unc Jack as I called him and Dad were always tring to out do each others stories, How I wish we had those days again.
Love you
To Mark, Sam, and Dan,
I am so sorry about your dad passing. Growing up and seeing him at home or the restaurant was always a comfort to me. Many great memories is when we all piled into the big booth and ate together before a dance or a movie.. I will always remember him as a hard working man with a wonderful family. Peace to you all.
Even though Wayne was not a member of either class, we always considered him one of us. He will be greatly missed.
Desha High School Classes of 1950 and 1951
Dear Mark,Dan and Sam I'm soo sorry for your daddys passing. He was one very kind and loving man. He will be deeply missed. I will be praying for your families during your troubled times.
Sorry for your great loss,we will hold your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mark, I was so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. He was such a really great guy. I know he has always set such a great example for you and Sam and Dan to follow and that he will be sorely missed by all. I will be thinking of you and your family this week and will keep you in my prayers. Regina
Mark I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him when he came by the bank. He was such a nice person. My prayers are with you and your family
I am going to miss Wayne so much. He was like a second dad to me and part of my life for so many years. Many good memories.
Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
ALL THE BOYS AT KENTS WILL MISS YOU
SO MUCH .
Wayne Wyatt was such a fine man-----he will be missed by this whole community. My thoughts and many prayers are with the family who will miss him forever----but, knowing he will be with Our Maker in a much better place. Love to you all, Linda
Batesville has lost an icon of the restaurant business and a good friend to everyone. May God hold you in his hands and comfort you during this time of loss.
A wonderful man and a terrific grandfather who was always there when called upon. He left a positive mark on so many people. He will be missed.
Victoria (Vickie) Wyatt Queen