of Mountain View, AR
October 16, 1924 - November 7, 2014
Crawford A. ''Joe'' Wyatt died November 7, 2014, at the age of 90. He was born October 16, 1924 in Rosie, Arkansas to Fred and Ethel Wyatt. Joe grew up on a farm with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating from Oil Trough High School, Joe served two years in the Army in the Pacific Theatre where he was a member of the 33rd Infantry Division during World War II. After serving in Japan he returned to Arkansas where he married Maxine Tate on January 17, 1947. After marriage he attended Arkansas College for two years and transferred to the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville where he completed his degree in pharmacy. During this time their son, Kenny J. Wyatt was born.
After moving to Mountain View, Joe opened and operated Wyatt Drug Store for 30 years. He retired from the pharmacy in 1986. He later was elected Mayor of Mountain View where he served for 3 terms. During his many years in the community, Joe served on the Mountain View School Board, The Ozark Folk Center Commission, 45 years, the Stone County Ambulance Board, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, and the Stone County Industrial Committee. He was a member of the Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member and deacon at Foothills Baptist Church. In 1987 Joe was presented the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award and in 2008 a scholarship was created by the Ozarka College Foundation in honor of Joe and Maxine Wyatt. Joe was passionate about education opening doors to the future.
Joe is survived by his wife, Maxine Tate Wyatt; son, Kenny J. Wyatt, O.D. and wife Lynne Wyatt; one brother, Gerald Wyatt of Rosie; two sisters, Billie Miller and husband Stanley and Mary Baxter and husband Shelby; sisters-in-law, Ona Wyatt and Wanda Wyatt, as well as a host of nephews, nieces, loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ethel Wyatt, and two brothers, Duane Wyatt and Max Wyatt.
A visitation will take place on Monday, November 10, 2014 from 12-1:30PM at Foothills Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 1:30PM with Brother Don Strait and Brother Farrell Miller officiating.
Pallbearers are Sen.David Wyatt, John Wyatt, Steve Wyatt, Lance Wyatt, Hal Wyatt, Robert Griffin, Rodney Luther, and Kenny Kinnear. Honorary pallbearers are Mountain View Lions Club and Foothill Baptist Church Adult Sunday School Class.
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16 Condolence(s)
Darrell and Gayle Lawrence
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Sweet memories of a very kind man.
David L. McBride
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Buddy, Betty, John, and Suellen McBride
Billy Jack Kramer
Monday, November 10, 2014
Joe was friendly and kind. I always enjoyed visiting with with him, especially at the Rosie, AR.,Baptist Church reunions.
We'll miss him..
Harold Talburt
Monday, November 10, 2014
So Sorry to here about Joes Passing,I worked for the Street Dept. for all three Terms that Joe spent as Mayor and you couldn't find a better boss or a Nicer man to work for.he will be greatly missed in the community!
Willie Ivy
Monday, November 10, 2014
So sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. He was a very nice man! I have good memories of him. May God Bless you al during this sad time.
Bobby Joe & Becky Sisk
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Kenny and Maxine, we are so sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful person and someone I admired and respected.
He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcia Howe
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Maxine , So sorry for your loss. Praykng you find comfort in the many memories of the years you had with Joe.
Dorothy Rodgers
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Kenny, Just learned about your dad's death. You know we understand your loss. We will remember all of you in our prayers.
Velma Ford
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Kenny I want to say how sorry I am about you loosing your dad. He was a very Dear Friend to me. I loved every minuite that I worked with him at Van's Drug store. Please accept my prayers and condolances.
Bobby and Carlene Webb
Sunday, November 9, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a very compassionate and caring man. Many memories of him in our family when we lived in Mt. View. May God comfort and give peace to all his famiy. Bobby Webb and family.
pam partee and family
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Maxine, Kenny and Lynne
You are in our prayers.
The parted family
Ronnie and Mazie Lee
Saturday, November 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of a good friend and a wonderful person.....Our prayers are with you Maxine and Kenny and family..........May God Bless you with comfort.
Becky Tackett
Saturday, November 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I remember him running the pharmacy in Mountain View. I know he will be missed. Prayers for you guys.
Dena Pipkins Jones
Saturday, November 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I've heard so many stories of mom and all her cousins as they were growing up. I know she loved them all, and spoke highly of Joe. You will be in my prayers.
Bob and Joanie Younger
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Maxine, Kenny and Lynne...We were so sorry to hear of Joes' passing...He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him...Please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers...May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time and comfort you in your great loss...
Bob and Joanie Younger
Dawn Welch Branscum
Friday, November 7, 2014
Kenny, Lynn, Maxine and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a kind Christian man and will be missed by all of us that had the blessing of knowing him as a friend and as a pharmacist. I've known Joe all my life and he was always my family's pharmacist and was always so good to us. I pray that God will comfort you all in a way that only he can. May God bless you.
Dawn, Ronnie and Jacob Branscum