Willie Guy Myatt Sr., 79, of Amory, Miss., died on Sept. 2 at his home.
He was born April 14, 1934, a son of Purvis Connie Sr. and Clara Bell Bee Myatt. He was a lifelong resident of Becker, Miss., graduated Becker schools in 1953 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War.
While stationed in Cheyenne, Wyo., he met his future wife, Joan Bryant, whom he married in January 1956. Guided by his faith and service to the Lord, he was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He farmed with his father and worked in the garment plants, appliance repair, and in maintenance at Gilmore Memorial Hospital and before his retirement was working for MTD in Verona. He continued farming with his brother after his retirement until his death. He enjoyed hunting, farming, spending time with his family, and spending his summers at his home in Newcastle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Purvis Connie Myatt Jr., and Calvin A. Myatt; and granddaughter, Nicole Myatt.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joan Myatt of Amory, Miss.; daughters, Rebecca Joan Neely (Gary) of Trenton, Tenn., and Clara Edith Smith (Paul D.) of Amory, Miss.; son, Willie Guy Myatt Jr. (Lisa) of Amory, Miss.; brother, Naum Lee Myatt of Amory, Miss.; grandchildren, Shon Myatt, Trey Childers (Latisha), Ruth Neely, Joshua Neely (Kendra), Alonzo Myatt (Kristin) and Joseph Neely; great-grandchildren, Breana Childers and Houston Neely; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be 11 a.m., Fri., Sept. 6 at the Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Rodney Waycaster officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Gideon’s International, 1500 Highland Dr., Amory, MS 38821
Condolences may be expressed at www.eepicklefuneralhome.com.
E.E. Pickle Funeral Home of Amory, Miss. is in charge of the arrangements.
