Wyatt – Howard Wade Wyatt, Jr., age 68, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on August 5, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida to Howard Wade Wyatt, Sr. and Carra Frances Croft. Howard moved to Gainesville in 2010 from Pavo, Georgia. Howard has worked at the City of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, City of Beaumont in Beaumont, TX and was an Intel Specialist for the United States Army. While serving in the Army, Howard received an Expert M-14 medal, National Defense Service medal, Marksman M-16 medal and an Armed Forces Expeditionary medal. In his spare time, Howard enjoyed reading, fishing, catching up on the news, visiting with friends, tinkering with electronics, watching western movies, Jacksonville Jaguar football and NASCAR. Howard also enjoyed volunteering as a cook server and mentor at many Missions across the southern states. Howard donated his holidays serving food to many people. He is preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Marlie Tillman.

Howard was a great son, brother, nephew and friend that will be missed dearly.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Susan (James) Culpepper of Braselton, GA; brothers, Joseph (Jeane) Wyatt of Fernandina Beach, FL, Daniel (Peggy) Wyatt of Orange, TX, David Wyatt of Orange, TX; sister, Jean (Ronnie) Hodges of Hilliard, FL; grandchildren, Abby Cates, Katy Culpepper, Emma Culpepper, Luke Culpepper.

A visitation will be held on Thursday August 20, 2020 from 10:00am - 11:45am at Nassau Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 12:30 pm. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.