Neal-Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home Reporting
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Lewis Paul Hyatt, Sr., age 96, passed away on February 24, 2015 in Henrico, VA of natural causes.
He was a native of Alabama, but lived and worked in Tennessee for 67 years. He served in the US Navy from 1942-1946, a WWII veteran. His wife, Martha, preceded him in death in 1995 and their son, Lewis, passed away in 2013.
He was Professor Emeritus at APSU where he taught American History and all the social sciences for 39 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and a faithful member of the Brotherhood Sunday School class which he taught periodically for 50 years. He was a graduate of Jacksonville State University (AL), and Peabody/Vanderbilt where he earned his masters and doctorate degrees. He was an avid football fan, hunter, gardener, hobbyist, reader and pet lover.
Dr. Hyatt is survived by three daughters, Resa C. Hyatt of Hartsel, CO, Nancy Hyatt Wilmink (Mrs. Dave Wilmink) of Henrico VA, and Della Hyatt DeLay (Mrs. Mike DeLay) of Alpharetta, GA; two sons-in-law, three grandchildren: April Leigh Wilmink Browning (Mrs.Joel Browning), David Andrew (“Drew”) Wilmink, and Miles Hyatt DeLay, E4 USN; and three great-grandchildren, Eli and Ivy Wilmink, and Ethan Browning.
A service will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 3 at Mt. Oak United Methodist Church in Ruth, AL. Burial will follow in his nearby hometown, Arab, AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Brotherhood Class of First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.
Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.