Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Kenny Wyatt
Dec 28th, 1949 - Apr 10th, 2016Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Wyatt, age 66, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at his home in Clay City, surrounded by his family.
Kenny was born December 28, 1949 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of Noel Eugene and Kathryn Jean (Herdes) Wyatt. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Conner on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan.
Kenny worked in the oil field for many years. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1969-72 during Vietnam and later in the reserves. Kenny very much loved being around family, especially his grandkids, and is remembered for his great sense of humor, often keeping those around him laughing. He enjoyed U-CONN Girls Basketball and enjoyed watching his grandkids play in their ballgames. Kenny’s other interests included fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, horseback trail riding, and skeet shooting. He was a member of Clay City Christian Church and Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230.
Kenny is survived by his wife: Dorothy Wyatt of Clay City; children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Sailor Springs, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; father: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; sister: Mona Lewis (Steve) of Clay City; 5 grandchildren: Kenna, Sabryna and Josie Williams, and Tryston and Bella Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his mother.
A funeral service for Kenny Wyatt will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Kenny’s name may be given to Sailor Springs American Legion Post or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home. Please visit www.frankandbright.com to share a memory or condolence with the family.