William E. Wyatt Jr., 81, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, May 7, 2006.
He was retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department, owner of Wyatt Sign Company, was a member of Painters Local 226 for over 50 years and a 50-year member of Hill City Lodge 603. He was a member of North Side Community Church of Seventh-day Adventists.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffery G. Wyatt and Gandy K. Wyatt; and his parents, William E. Wyatt Sr. and Clara Bridges Wyatt.
He is survived by two sons, Rodney L. Wyatt and Gregory B. Wyatt, both of Chattanooga; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in Forest Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Jose Nieve and the Rev. Zachary Wyatt officiating.
Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department will serve as pallbearers with members of Painters Local 226 serving as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, in the Dodds Avenue Chapel of Turner Funeral Homes.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Dodds Avenue Chapel, (423) 622-3171.