John "Johnny" F. Wyatt

John "Johnny" F. Wyatt, 88, of Texarkana, TX died peacefully in his sleep at home March 23, 2010 after a long illness. Mr. Wyatt was born April 19, 1921 in Texarkana, TX. He was a graduate of Texarkana, Texas High School and attended Texarkana College.

After serving 25 years in the Army, fighting in WWII, and being stationed all over the world, the retired Master Sergeant served as a counselor for 20 years at the Federal Correctional Institute. He was a member of the VFW, and the BPOE, and was a Mason. He was a charter member of Northridge Country Club where he engaged in three of his favorite pastimes, golf, poker, and dominoes. Papa John was known for his avid interest in sports and called upon to settle bets on many occasions.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda L. Wyatt of Texarkana, TX and their two pets, Dillon and Prince; two sons, John C. Wyatt, and his wife, Debbie of Tulsa, OK and Jim Martin and his wife, Annie of Marietta, TX; a brother, Tom and his wife, Mary of Texarkana; niece Debbie and husband Mike Webb; nephews, Kennith Hill and Blake Hill; grandchildren, Christine and Stephanie Wyatt of Tulsa, OK, Jim Martin, Jr. of Marietta, TX, Craig Martin and wife, DeAnne of Decatur, TX and Paula Cooke and husband Greg of Monument, CO; grandnephews, Michael and Johnny. 8 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and his guardian angel, caretaker, Judy Fore, of Texarkana, TX.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens . Burial will be under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Texarkana.

Family and friends may send tributes at www.eastfunerals.com.