Richard C. Myatt

On the evening of November 18, 2015, Richard Myatt passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his entire family. Richard was born December 30, 1950 in in Cookeville, TN with his family relocating to Shreveport, LA. There, he graduated from Captain Shreve High School and then served in the Army Reserve as a Multi-Engine Mechanic with an Honorable Discharge. Richard worked for over 28 years at Kroger Grocery Stores as Store Manager and then served as a decorated Caddo Parish Deputy Sherriff for 12 years for the State of Louisiana. Richard was a devout follower of Christ as he and his wife Trina Myatt served in diverse ministries throughout the U.S. He was also an avid outdoorsman, always fishing with his children, relatives and friends on Toledo Bend Reservoir and in Tennessee. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Chisholm Cunningham and Woodrow Wilson Myatt; sister, Carolyn Myatt. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Trina Myatt of over 25 years; his sister, Peggy Myatt; brothers, Jim Myatt, Kenny Myatt and Ronnie Myatt. Continuing his legacy are his children, Troy Myatt, Valarie Myatt and her husband Ray Terrill with their children Maylin Roat, Alexis Terrill, Bryce Terrill, Stuart Fredieu and Misty Fredieu and their son, Brandon Judd Fredieu and daughter Sadie Jo Fredieu; and Jared Myatt and his soon-to-be wife, Brandi Martin, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to all of their friends for their prayers and support and the ICU medical staff at Vanderbilt. Funeral Services will be held at two-thirty in the afternoon on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home with visitation starting at one o’ clock. Officiating the services will be Rev. Brian Beatty, Dr. Shelton W. Young and Rev. Anthony Roberts. Pallbearers: Will Moore, Wesley Moore, Tate Martin, Jordan Legg, Jeff Marley, John Marley and the Members from the Louisiana College Football Team. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the ministry of Richard’s heart, Hope Works International in care of Rev. T.K. Myatt.