Jerry Lee Wyatt

Jerry Lee Wyatt, 81, of Owasso, OK was born October 4, 1942 in Muskogee to Jesse Wyatt and Dorothy Chastain Wyatt and passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Owasso. He enlisted in the United States Army October 5, 1959 and faithfully served our country until October 4, 1965 when he was honorably discharged from his reserve duties. He discharged with the rank of SP4. Just a couple months after Jerry’s military discharge, he married the love of his life, Kay Lynn Wyatt, on December 30, 1965 in Muskogee. This marriage stood the test of time for 52 years, 11 months, and 26 days until Kay’s passing on December 25, 2018. Jerry graduated from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with an Associate Degree. Completing college, he pursued a career as a senior tech specialist at Sun Microsystems. Jerry retired after working over 30 years in the industry. His career in technology doubled as his passion, any and all types of technology interested him. Jerry was part of the chess club in high school, and enjoyed Billiards and Texas Hold ‘Em. He loved his family fiercely, and was always ready to attend family dinners and cookouts throughout the years. He loved watching his wife sing karaoke, and you could find him singing along in the audience. He was a long- time member of the Tulsa Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Post #308 in Tulsa. Jerry leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, and he will be missed by many. Jerry is now reunited with his beloved wife, Kay Lynn Wyatt; his parents; step-mother, Peggy Wyatt; his brothers, Brad and Glenn Wyatt. He is lovingly survived by his daughter, Stacey Wooten of Muskogee, OK; granddaughter, Brittany Wilson of Muskogee, OK; grandson, Talon Wooten of Checotah, OK; great-granddaughter, Briannon Tarver-Wilson of Muskogee, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Katherine Sue Holsey and Wade Holsey; and his nephew, Jesse Lee Holsey, extended family and many friends. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held 10AM Monday, September 16, 2024 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Muskogee with Brother Justin Kinman officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee with Blake Tarver, Joshua Wood, Bob Coffey, Glen Key, Paul Hicks, and Ken Hess serving as casket bearers. Military honors will be observed. The family of Jerry Lee Wyatt has entrusted his care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Muskogee. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for Jerry’s family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Jerry Lee Wyatt

October 4, 1942 - September 8, 2024