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 Jim Wyatt
 James Francis “Jim” Wyatt, 80, of Good Hope died Oct. 29, 2026, at his residence.
He was born July 24, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Delbert and Mary Gemming Wyatt. He married Kathryn Mary Matheson on Jan. 6, 1996, in Colchester. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Daniel (and Rachel) Wyatt of Ipava, Matthew Wyatt of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Elizabeth (and Tony) Foster Vardiman of Chula Vista, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Jackson (and Ashley Bowles) Wyatt, Hanna Wyatt, Sierra Vardiman and Sydney Vardiman.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Ann Shragal, Martha Miller, Mary Prueter and Rebecca Stilwell.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1965. Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War.
Throughout his working years, he was employed at Woodrums for 42 years.
For more than 11 years, he and Kathy generously volunteered their time and talents with Habitat for Humanity.
He also was a devoted and active member of the Colchester Lions Club, where he took great pride in serving his community. He helped organize the annual Lions Club Car Show held during the Colchester Labor Day celebrations.
He was a member of the Colchester Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at the Colchester Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Good Hope. Dodsworth Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Colchester Lions Club, Colchester Methodist Church or the Blandinsville Veterans Memorial.
Condolences may be sent to www.dodsworthfh.com.
Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 11/4/2026
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