Ed Hyatt

January 26, 1939 - January 24, 2021

Tyree Edward Hyatt, 81, passed into eternal life on January 24, 2021. A native of Greer, son of the late Tyree Walter and Mae Masters Hyatt Scott, he was born January 26, 1939. Edward attended Wofford College, spent 3 years in the United States Army and retired after 37 years with BellSouth. He was active with Meals on Wheels, Past Master of the Bailey Masonic Lodge in Greer, SC and a member of the Hejaz Shriner Marching Patrol. Mr. Hyatt was an active member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Greer, SC. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Gail Carpenter Hyatt of the home; one daughter, Stacey Hyatt Wascom of Duncan; one brother, Ken Hyatt of Anderson; four grandchildren, Maxwell Wascom, Hayden Wascom, Hunter Wascom all of Duncan; Laine Hyatt Caiaccio of Atlanta, GA; one special cousin, David Masters of Greer; and one son in law, Kevin Caiaccio of Atlanta, GA. Mr. Hyatt was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Hyatt Caiaccio. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Michael Cheatham. The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607 or Alpha One Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134. He will be greatly missed by his constant companion, Lacey, always waiting on her walks with her buddy. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com. Realize by Ann Weems If could, I’d write for you a rainbow And splash it will all the colors of God And hang it in the window of your being So that each new God’s Morning Your eyes would open first to Hope and promise If I could, I’d wipe away your tears, And hold you close forever in Shalom But God never promised I could write a rainbow, Never promised I could suffer for you, He only promised I could love you And that I do. Big Shoes to Fill- unknown author If you can start your day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you anytime, If you can forgive your friends for their lack of consideration, If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when, though no fault of your own, something goes wrong, If you can take criticism and blame without resentment, If you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct him, If you can face the world without lies and deceit, If you can conquer tension without medical help, If you can sleep without the aid of drugs, If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have no prejudice against creed, color, religion, or politics, Then, my friend, you’re almost as good as…my dog!