Clyde Wesley Wyatt Sr., age 87. A loving father and friend, transitioned from his earthly home on May 9, 2025. Clyde was born in Mobile, AL. where he lived most of his life. After high school, he attended Morehouse University in Atlanta, GA, earning a degree in Math.
He later moved to Rochester, NY where he worked for over 25 years with IBM and the Kodak Company. Clyde loved his job working with at least 125 people under his supervision.
After retirement, Clyde moved back to Mobile and joined his mother in the Real Estate business. There he attended Friendship Baptist Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Clyde was a good man and wonderful father to his 2 sons. He loved them dearly. He was so proud of his beautiful mom, and how she worked hard to make a difference in both her home and community.
In 2013, Clyde found love again and married Effie Knightshead of Houma, LA. whom he leaves to cherish many memories.
He is also survived by his 2 sons: Kenneth Wyatt and devoted daughter-in-law Molly of Rocky Mount, NC and Virlyn Wyatt of Rochester, NY; Ex-wife, Francis Wyatt; Sister-in-law, Grace Wyatt; niece, Rene Wyatt Harris (Paul); nephew, Reshaud Little; brothers-in-law, Rev. Henry Knightshead, James Knightshead (Diane) and Murphy Knightshead (Mary); sisters-in-law, Karen Granger, Natalie Celestine (Lloyd), Renise Hale (Darius); stepson; Derek Bennett (Angela) and Aletha Bennett (Harry); 6 step grandchildren, Teamaya Lewis, Krystal and a host of other relatives. Clyde will also be missed by his lifetime friend William “Bill” Owens and his Louisiana domino buddies, Mark and Alvin Brown, Tyron Fleming and Dennis Thompson.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, William Wyatt Sr. and Augustine Little, brothers, Leonard Wyatt Sr., William Wyatt and Bernard Little, a niece, Grace Wyatt Reese and a nephew, Leonard Wyatt Jr.
A viewing for Clyde will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4907 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.
