Paul Rogers Wyatt Jr.

Paul R Wyatt Jr., father, grandfather, Air Force Major, Ranger fan, business professional, golfer, and community service leader; died just short of the age of 90 on October 23 at Silverado Southlake Retirement Center. Born on November 29, 1929 near Frederick, Oklahoma; he was proud to be an Oklahoma native. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force and rose to the rank of Major while in service to our country. In 1953, Paul married Jeanette Franklin and settled in Arlington, Texas rearing five children. He graduated from Arlington State College (now known as “UTA” - University of Texas at Arlington) in 1961 with a BBA in Accounting. Later, he became a charter member of the Maverick 500 Club for the University of Texas at Arlington. He enjoyed 34 loyal years in his career at General Motors working in the Accounting department and was the recipient of the GM award of excellence in community activities including Junior Achievement and Toys for Tots. In addition, he was a successful business entrepreneur and created the company Wyatt Enterprises. Paul loved playing golf, taking annual deep sea fishing trips, and being a devoted Texas Ranger baseball fan. He was a member of Rolling Hills Country Club since 1990. Community service also played a major role in his life and he was Precinct Chairman for the Republican Party in Arlington for 15 years; a lifetime member of Kiwanis serving as President of the Arlington Sundowners and Lt. Governor of Texas/Oklahoma district; and a Mason, Eastern Star and Shriner for over 60 years. After his retirement, he volunteered at the Arlington Food Pantry and the Shriners hospital. He is survived by 5 children; Paul Wyatt III, Annette Cook, Mary Wyatt, Yvonne Porteus and Janet Wyatt; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He also is survived by sister, Joyce Brown in Nevada. He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Wyatt. Paul and Jackie were members of the United Methodist Church.

Services will be held at Moore Funeral Home

Visitation: October 29, 2019 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Funeral: October 30, 2019 9:30 am

Moore Funeral Home

1219 N. Davis Dr.

Arlington, TX 76012

(817) 275-2711

There will be a funeral procession to graveside service at DFW National Cemetery following funeral service.