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Vadon
Wyatt
Jan 31, 1938 — Feb 3, 2023
Tulsa
Vadon Donald Wyatt, 85, died peacefully at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1938, in Wild Cherry, Arkansas to the late William "Jake" and Dora Wyatt.
He was united in marriage to Rebecca Ann King on Oct 5, 1957, in Viola, Arkansas. They were married for 65 years. He was employed at General Electric for 33 years prior to retiring and starting his own business, Wyatt appliance repair in 1985. He was the owner/operator of his well-loved business for many years. Vadon proudly served in the 45 th infantry division of the Army from 1959-1966. He was an active, long-time member of Will Rogers United Methodist Church, and Faithfully served in many capacities throughout the church.
Vadon was an avid fisherman and was always willing to take a trip to the lake with the boat or give advice on how to reel in the next "big one". He loved to see the bass "bust the top water, to get the brown jumper" and always said he could watch it every day of his life. He loved to work in his wood shop and was skilled in creating anything from picture frames to furniture.
He was survived by his wife: Rebecca of the home. His daughter Susan Wyatt of Tulsa, her children: Haylee Wyatt of Tulsa, William "Braige" Wyatt of Tulsa; His son William "Bill" Wyatt and wife Bridget of Collinsville, their children: Jordan Hillyard and wife Cari of Collinsville, Joshua Carver of Owasso. His great-grandchildren: (Bill and Bridget's grandchildren) Adalyn Hillyard and Elijah Hillyard of Collinsville. He was also survived by his brother, Cleo Wyatt and wife Hazel of Mountain home, Arkansas, niece Daphney Crawshaw and nephew Durwin Hough of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Dora Wyatt, sister Monda Lee Hough, infant sister Norma Lee Wyatt, and niece Debbie.
The family would like to thank all of you for the kind words, prayers, and displays of love and affection that all of you have Blessed us with in our time of grief.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes charitable donations be given to the general fund at Will Rogers Church as an expression of sympathy.
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