Terence Michael Wyatt

Gainesville Daily Register (TX) - Monday, January 20, 2025

Terence (Terry) Wyatt, 82, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Focused Care of Sherman, Texas. He was born September 9, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His parents were Gerald and Fern Wyatt. He attended Edgemere Grade School and Harding High School. Terry had a strong work ethic. As a young boy, he had a paper route and always had a dog on his route with him. While attending the University of Oklahoma, Terry also worked at Sears where he moved quickly from a store clerk to a department manager role.

Terry joined the U.S. Army in 1967, and after completing Basic Training and Artillery Officer Candidate School, Ft. Sill Oklahoma in July 1968, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. He then attended the Hawk Air Defense Artillery School in Ft. Bliss Texas, after which he was assigned to the 6th Battalion, 65th Artillery in Key West Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He served with distinction in the Battalion's Bravo Battery as its Executive Officer, was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and finished his tour of active duty serving in the Battalion's Headquarters. Several times in recent years, Terry and his lifelong friend John Aitkens of Athens Georgia, who served with him in Key West, returned together to Ft. Sill for OCS reunions. These trips were a highlight of his life.

Terry continued his strong work ethic and was dedicated to learning and providing for his family. When he left the US Army, he earned his BSBA and MBA from Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, while working full-time. He held a minority ownership in Gas Plants, Atlanta, Georgia, and then held Sales and Marketing leadership positions at Buckeye Gas Products, Applied Engineering, and Enron--all in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He had so much fun launching a "western" antique store in downtown Gainesville, Texas. He also owned his own consulting business, representing several LP Gas Equipment Manufacturers while living in Valley View, Texas.

Terry was an honorable man and always strived to do the right thing. He was very outgoing and fun to be with. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very quick-witted. He loved his kids dearly and always wanted what was best for them. He loved torturing, teasing, protecting, and loving his little sister, Lynne, as a big brother should do. He loved his Scottish Terrier dogs. They were always with him throughout most of his adult life. He and his sweet rescue Scottie, Kash, had a great time together in his later years. He was a huge Stephen King fan and an expert on his writing. Like his dad and mom, Terry loved to fish and spent many leisurely days trolling around lakes in Texas, Oklahoma, and on the shores at Key West. Terry loved America and was so proud to serve in its military.

Terry is survived by his son, Trent Wyatt, his daughter-in-law, Laura Wyatt, his daughter, Loren Simpson, his son-in-law, Nick Simpson, his former wife, Marion Goodwin, his grandson, Allan Wyatt, his sister Lynne Brown, his brother-in-law, Bryan Brown, and his nephew, Shaun Parrish, and Shaun's children, Quinlan Parrish, Juliet Parrish, Nikita Parrish, Roman Parrish, Adaline Parish, and Athena Parrish. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Barbara Ann Bone. And his last dear Scottie and friend, Kash.

The family will welcome friends at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville, Texas on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1 PM. Funeral services will begin at 2 PM with Pastor Kevin O'Brien officiating. Interment will be at Gordonville Cemetery. Please dress accordingly if you plan to attend the interment also.

Memorial contributions may be donated to the North Texas Scottie Rescue in honor of Terry and Kash.

Gainesville Daily Register (TX) - Monday, January 20, 2025