John was born on October 30, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL to Riley W. and Mary Blanche (McNulty) Wyatt. He married his beloved wife Doris Roberts in 1958; she survives and resides in Columbia, IL.
Also surviving are his daughters, Diana L. Wyatt of Columbia, IL and Cathy J. Groves of Columbia, IL; brother-in-law, George Clifton of Fairview Heights, IL; his two nephews; grandson, Michael Groves and one great-granddaughter, Dylan Groves.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Jane Ellen Wyatt; two sisters, Mary J. Evans and Marilyn Clifton; one brother, Riley W. Wyatt; and his son-in-law- David Groves.
Memorial donations may be made to HSHS Hospice, for their care and compassion shown to John and his family in recent days.
A private family graveside service will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory at a later date with Pastor Larry Patton officiating.