WILMINGTON — Franklin M. “Monroe” Hyatt, 79, passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Manning Hyatt and Alma Rich Hyatt.
Monroe was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Leland. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 82 Airborne at Fort Bragg. He was discharged in 1962.
Monroe was a member of Orient Lodge No. 395 A.F. & A.M. and held the distinction of past master. He was a member of the Wilmington Scottish Rite and a member of Sudan Shrine Center in New Bern. He was retired from DuPont.
Monroe is survived by his wife, Bessie Campfield; one son, Frank Hyatt (Cindy); daughters, Terry Beavers (Brent), Sharon Meshaw (Paul), Babs Hyatt (Eric) and Teresa Hyatt; sister, Myrtle Long (James); grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Whitney, Chase, Mackenzie, Ricky, Joe, Jimmy, Savannah, Aubrie, Abigail and Joey; seven great-grandbabies and two on the way; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Monroe Hyatt; and two sisters, Ollie Mae Smith and Georgia Gideons.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Pine Valley Church of God, 3810 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, officiated by the Rev. George Potter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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