hmtl5 William J. Hyatt b. 6 May 1923 Rowan County, Kentucky d. 29 Sep 2010 Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky: Hedges Genealogy

William J. Hyatt

Male 1923 - 2010  (87 years)


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  • Name William J. Hyatt 
    Born 6 May 1923  Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Died 29 Sep 2010  Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I2163  Hedges
    Last Modified 10 Dec 2023 

    Father William Minatree Hyatt,   b. 14 Sep 1876, Orangeburg, Mason County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1955, Waltz, Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Lucy Jane McKee,   b. 26 Mar 1899, Stricklett, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1961, Waltz, Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 15 Feb 1917  Ryan, Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F443  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Violet Elaine Decker,   b. 19 Jul 1926, Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 2010, Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2018 
    Family ID F983  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 May 1923 - Rowan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Sep 2010 - Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • William "Bill" Hyatt Jr., 87, of Ewing, passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2010, at his home on the Hilltop Elizaville Road in Fleming County. Family and friends were at his side.

      Mr. Hyatt was born in Rowan County, May 6, 1923, to the late William "Minn" Hyatt and Lucy McKee Hyatt.

      He was the devoted husband and father and recently, the widower of Violet Decker Hyatt, after a 65-plus year marriage.

      Mr. Hyatt was a farmer all of his life, having a great love of the land and animals. He was a breeder of Limousin cattle for many years.

      Mr. Hyatt moved to Fleming County in 1947, after serving in World War II. He was a member of the VFW, active member of the Fleming County Rescue Squad and a Kentucky Colonel.

      Mr. Hyatt is survived by two daughters, Brenda Faye (Donnie Ray) Ishmael of Hillsboro, and Sharon Kay Keller of Anchorage, Ak. He is also survived by a sister, Gustiva H. Masters of May's Lick; a sister-in-law, Helen Hyatt of Cynthiana; and nephews and nieces, Daniel (Bettye) Masters and Charles (Roseanne) Masters of Fleming County, Phillip Graham, Jane Graham Dwyer and Linda Graham of Massachusetts, Robert Hyatt, Keith Hyatt and Mike Hyatt of Kentucky.

      Preceding him in death was a sister, Thelma R. Graham; and a brother, Robert J. Hyatt.

      Services will be Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville.

      Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

      Visitation is 6-8 p.m., today, Oct. 1, 2010, at the funeral home.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S36] Kentucky birth index, 1911-1999.

    2. [S6] Find a Grave.

    3. [S9] Obituary.

    4. [S2] Mary Hedges Reiner.