Mitchell Wyatt

Mitchell Wyatt, 90 years young, arrived on this earth December 18, 1932 and departed and to his heavenly home on January 29, 2023. He was born in Hope, Arkansas to the late Joe and Cindia (Stewart) Wyatt. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. Mitch worked hard all his life as a prominent carpet cleaner. He first was employed early on by City Carpet and then John M. Settle Carpet Cleaning Company. Later started his own company and named it Mitch’s Carpet Cleaning Service. Mitch was recognized as being Fort Wayne’s first African-American business man to own and operate a carpet cleaning business. Even after he retired, Mitch continued to work parttime. He married Jinniel L. Wiley on August 11, 1973 in Fort Wayne and she survives him. Mitch accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a Christian man most all his life. He worked in the church as a deacon, and he sang in the choir. He was loved by many for his wit and humor, and he will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew him.  

Survivors include:
His wife of nearly 50 years, Jinniel Wyatt of Fort Wayne.
Son, Mitchell (Amanda) Wyatt, III of Fort Wayne.
Son, Joseph (Qua) Wyatt of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Cynita Wyatt of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Tammy Caldwell of Indianapolis.
Daughter, Robin “DeeDee” Caldwell of Indianapolis.
Daughter, Bridgette Williams of Fort Wayne.
Son, Gregory Williams of Fort Wayne.
Many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Brother, Odell Wyatt of Fort Wayne.
Brother, Elbert (Williedean) Wyatt of Fort Wayne. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Wyatt; four sisters and one brother.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2421 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Alexander Sleet officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Covington Memorial Gardens. 
Arrangements entrusted to Northern Indiana Funeral Care of Fort Wayne. 

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