Parker Alexander Hyatt, age 19 of Cullman may have gained his heavenly wings on September 27, 2022 but left an impact on many during his short time on earth. He was a man of great integrity. He had a kind heart and gentle spirt, some even called him a gentle giant. He will be remembered by many as “quiet” but that quiet was always surrounded with a smile. When Parker did speak everyone would listen because you knew whatever he had to say was going to be good and most of the time funny. Parker graduated from Cullman High School in 2021.
Parker loved the game of football. He played football during his middle and high school years proudly wearing the #75 uniform. He was a big guy, you know the ones that never get much media attention, but he was powerful with a gentle heart. His teammates will tell you that although Parker was quiet, he played hard, practiced hard, and left it all on the field, but he would do it all with a smile and integrity. He left an impact. He taught the lesson of doing the right thing regardless of whether someone was looking. So often, it's coaches that leave a mark on players. They are father figures and role models, but in Parker Hyatt's case, he had a valuable effect on one of his high school coaches, Matt Plunkett.
Parker enjoyed watching movies, and pro wrestling. His brother Spencer will always cherish the times they watched Ghost Adventures and Impractical Jokers together. Parker would never admit it but he also enjoyed watching the show, FRIENDS. His favorite director was Zack Snyder but that could change any given day.
The Auburn Tigers, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs were his favorite football teams. Parker had a passion for DC comics and classical music especially Mozart and Hans Zimmer.
Parker may have been a quiet man with a loving smile, but his heart will leave a loud impact for a lifetime. He earned a black belt in karate at the age of 12 and his strength did not stop there. He was a fighter all his life and never complained at anything even when he was going through the hardest times.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Marler; and grandfather, Arville Hyatt.
Parker is survived by his loving parents, Kelvin and Kim Hyatt; brother, Spencer Hyatt; grandmother, Sarah Marler; grandmother, Marie Hyatt; uncles, Melvin Hyatt, Joey (Beth) Marler, cousins, Samantha Marler and Noah Marler.
Pallbearers will be Cannon Trimble, Jay Knop, Galvin Bush, Noah Marler, Joey Marler, and Spencer Hyatt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cullman Bear Cat Football Team.
Special thanks to Dr. Wadhwa and the oncology team with Children’s Hospital and the ICU Nurses at Children’s of Alabama.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel. Visitation for friends will begin at 10 a.m. until service time with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery in Attalla, AL. Shane Wood to officiate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.morganfuneralchapel.com for the Hyatt family.
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