Our Dad, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, affectionately known as “Papa Pete”, Paul Vaughn Wyatt resided in Sandy Springs Ga for 60 years with his wife and three children. Born in Bartley, West Virginia to Lenny and Fannie Wyatt, Dad helped work the family mill and Construction Company until joining the U S Army in 1943. His military experience with B-29 aircraft started a long career in the skies.
In 1947, after his Honorable Discharge, he met his love and wife to be, Thelma Pinkley. Their marriage in 1949 would begin a 59 year commitment. Through those years they raised three children: Dale Wyatt, Dianna Wyatt and David Wyatt.
Dad received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and began his career at the Lockheed Martin Company. Dads experience building the F-104, C-140 Galaxy, C-130 Hercules, L-1011, Bell Helicopters and DeHavilland Aircraft spanned 40 years. Building, and testing in flight for the final aircraft to deliver to the military and commercial airlines for Lockheed Martin was his passion.
Dads outside work interest with his family was traveling, woodworking, and camping. He also loved to spend time body surfing the Georgia coast line and in his later years enjoyed spending many days at the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola Beach.
Dad loved each and every family member; leaving his legacy of (7) seven grandchildren and (10) ten great grandchildren. We all love him very much and will miss him every day.
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