Howard Wyatt

Thaddeus Howard Wyatt, 50, of Brookland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Jonesboro, Howard was a 1988 graduate of Nettleton High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Transportation from Arkansas State University. Howard worked in transportation logistics management in Jackson, Tennessee, and Cabot before moving to Brookland in 2009 and continued his career in logistics brokerage.

Howard was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working with his golden retriever Drake, and spending as much time as possible with his sons. He also enjoyed yard work, gardening and fishing with his friends Jeff Edgar and Joe Horsley. Howard had a very special bond with his Uncle Kenny Swindle. He was a friend to all and never met a stranger. Those who knew him loved him.

Howard was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and was an outstanding son, son-in-law, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. But above all else, Howard married his best friend and was a devoted husband who took special care of his wife, and a devoted father who was always there for his sons. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Winford and Evelyn Wyatt, and Tyler and Violet Swindle.

Survivors include his wife, Tanja Cope Wyatt of the home;

2 sons, Tanner Wyatt and Spencer Wyatt, both of the home;

father and mother, Thad and Carolyn Swindle Wyatt of Jonesboro;

sister and brother-in-law: Elaine and Shannon Kee of Jonesboro;

niece and her husband, Hailey and Jacob Clifton of Jonesboro;

nephew, Austin Kee of Jonesboro;

great nephew, Owen Clifton of Jonesboro;

Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Roger and Anna Cope of Jonesboro;

brother-in-law, Rodney Cope of Jonesboro; and

several additional nephews, nieces and other family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Miles officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers include James Swindle, Jeff Edgar, Shannon Kee, Jacob Clifton, Brian Carter and Tommy Fowler. Honorary pallbearers include Joe Horsley and John Miller.

Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time in the chapel.

All persons entering the chapel must wear a protective mask and observe social distancing guidelines.