Gregory L. Wyatt

Gregory L. Wyatt, 59, of Hurricane, passed away January 28, 2015 at his home. Gregory was born February 13, 1955 in Richwood and was a son of the late Alice E. Dotson and Milton L. Wyatt. He grew up in Elkins and was a 1973 graduate of Elkins High School. He also graduated Cum Lade from Alderson-Broaddus University in 1977 with a Bachelor’s degree. He then attended Marshall University pursuing a second degree. Gregory worked in pharmaceutical sales for 30 years and got his start with Carnrick Laboratories in Cedar Knolls, NJ, a company he so dearly loved. He also worked for Elan Pharmaceuticals, King Pharmaceuticals, and Touch Point Pharmaceuticals. He was continually in the top percentage of his company, even during his illnesses. He refereed high school football and basketball for over 30 years, which was his real love in life. The crew members he worked with were more than fellow referees, they were like brothers. Gregory was also a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate which he taught and participated in for over 30 years and was also a baptized member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane. Gregory was very active in politics as well. He drove motorcade for President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and then Presidential candidate John McCain. He was also a volunteer for the Capito Campaigns. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delma and Rev. Truman Dotson and Floda and Dr. George W. Wyatt. Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl Hinchman Wyatt; his cocker spaniel Bailey; half-brother, Terry Wyatt and his wife Rosalind of Elkins; mother and father in law, Mary and George Hinchman of Elkins; brothers in law, Mike Hinchman and his wife Sharon of Elkins, Bob Hinchman and his wife Shelley of Falling Waters, and Neil Hinchman and his wife Lori of Milton; and nieces and nephews Justin, Kristen, Lauren, Andrew, Brooke, Clay, JW, and Kim. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday February 7, 2015 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Ron McClung officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Wyatt Family Cemetery, Randolph County. The visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday February 6 at the funeral home. In accordance with Gregory's wishes please make a memorial donation to your local animal shelter or the American Cancer Society, 1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE 3rd Floor, Charleston WV 25314. To share a memory of Gregory or to express condolences, please visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane WV is honored to handle Mr. Wyatt’s arrangements.

Gregory L. Wyatt

February 13, 1955 - January 28, 2015