AHOSKIE, NC – Benny Wayne Hyatt, age 59, passed away on July 28, 2018 at the Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC.
Mr. Hyatt was born on March 25, 1959 to James Henry and Katie Willoughby Hyatt in Ahoskie, NC. Benny worked as a self-employed mechanic most of his life. He was a talented artist and enjoyed painting. Benny was an avid gardener, a “Mr. Fix It”, that loved his family, his cats, and his motorcycle. Above all, Benny loved his children more than anything. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Benny was preceded in death by father, James Henry Hyatt.
Benny is survived by his mother, Katie Willoughby Hyatt, daughter, Jennifer Hyatt, son, Jordan Hyatt, all of Ahoskie, sister, Jennifer Ross and husband John of Overland Park, KS, brother, James Henry Hyatt Jr. and wife Nelle of Franklin, VA.; along with several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 1:00 pm at the Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, with Rev. Raymond Faircloth Sr., officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the PAWS of Hertford County, P.O. Box 153, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 or online by clicking here.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Hyatt family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Benny was a very true person. He had a real heart
kindness. Benny was in the past a good friend of mine. We saw each other often in several places in Ahoskie and would catch up on family, work and friends. I am so glad that friendship was still like yesterday. Great down to earth person. I will miss him, but there is no worries about where he is now. He has always had a love for his pets. He was a true humanitarian for this earth.
Farewell from your trivia friends..a bunch of us have played together for years perhaps even 15 years, we will miss you! your unique sense of humour your funny gentle ways…will miss some great conversations RIP TCM…so long..
Condolences to the Family and Friends hugs and prayers, Peace!
Benny was my good neighbor and friend. I met him about 6 years ago when I bought the property across the lane from his house. Benny always kept our lane graded for nothing in return but a thank you. He freely let me borrow his tractor to do work in my yard. Anytime we saw each other in our yards or in town he would take the time to stop and chat about work, children, gardening and pets. Benny was a good neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed. My sympthies go out to Jordan and Jennifer and all of his family.
Keeping you close in our hearts and prayer for loss of your brother, Jennifer Ross.
To all your family, may special memories bring some comfort and strength as a circle of caring surrounds you.
Sending our love and prayers to your family. We are very sorry for your families loss.
Kevin, Phyllis and Ryan Sisson
Growing up in the country as next door neighbors, Benny was my best friend. We played together often and explored the woods around our house. We rode his mini bike, played with trucks, played ball in our yards, rode bikes, watched the Lone Ranger and explored around, when we weren’t in our fort in the woods! Though I have not seen Benny in a lot of years, thoughts of our times remain in my heart as one of my best childhood memories. My prayers, thoughts and love go out to the family in this most difficult time. I pray for God’s peace and comfort to be with his children, Miss Katie, Jimmy and Jennifer.
Benny and I grew up in the same section, not neighborhood because we lived in the country. We played together as kids, went to school and church together. As happens in life we didn’t see much of each other for several years. In the the last few years we would talk at the farm shop or the fertilizer warehouse quite often..We had many in depth conversations over the last few years and shared many laughs. I am glad I got to talk with him a week ago. He was a good soul. Rest In Peace my lifelong friend.
I’ve known Benny since I was 16 years old. In the 38 years the I’ve known him, hes been the same loving and caring person. He will deeply be missed.