Jack Eugene Wyatt
Jack Eugene Wyatt, 85, born August 30, 1935, lost his courageous battle with cancer on August 16, 2021, at his home in Ft Myers, Florida. Born in Galesburg, Illinois to Lyman and Mildred Wyatt Served in the Army and did time in Korea Jack retired from Blick Art Materials after 40 years, as CEO/Chairman of the Board.
A generous person, Jack volunteered at various organizations throughout his life. Locally at Health Park Hospital and Habitat for Humanity. He was also a member of the American Legion and the men’s club at Brandywine.
Survived by his wife, Kay Wyatt; children, Kelly (Stephen), Doug, Tonya (TJ) and stepdaughter Jennifer (Bryan) Grandchildren: Zoe (Jeremy), Wyatt, Jaxon, Dylan, Maddux.
Jack was Predeceased by his parents; sister, Sandra Legrand and brother, Roger Jack.
He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Galesburg IL. There will be a memorial service in Galesburg on October 2, 2021, and a celebration of life in Ft Myers in late October.
Memorials in memory of Jack Eugene Wyatt can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers is entrusted with final care.
Jack will be missed by Jim and me.
He was a great guy, who we were lucky to meet when we moved to Florida.
We have a lot of fun memories.
Jan Mattson and Jim Meredith