James M. "Jim" Wyatt, Jr.

James M. “Jim” Wyatt Jr., age 74, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 22, 1949, he was the son of the late James M. Wyatt, Sr. and Mary T. McBride Wyatt. Jim was a graduate of De La Warr High School in 1967, and he stayed in touch with many of his friends from high school, still doing a monthly breakfast with them. He proudly served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1969 until 1973, and remained an active reservist until 1979. Upon returning from the Navy, Jim helped run his parent’s business – Wyatt’s Ceramics for many years. Jim met his wife, Debbie at work in 1987 and they were married on April 14, 1989. He made a career working in the auto industry and last worked for the Price Organization Inc. for 25+ years, until his retirement in 2016. Jim loved automobiles and he could name the make, model and year of any vehicle just by a glance, and started from an early age building or rebuilding cars. Being mechanically inclined, he could fix almost anything. He also enjoyed home repairs and had a small home repair business for a short time. Jim was a friend to many in the community and made lifelong friendships with many high school friends and co-workers over the years. He was always there to lend a hand to a friend or family member. Above all, he cherished his family and loved making memories with them. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina B. Wyatt. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Deborah T. Wyatt; son, James M. Wyatt III; daughter, Tiffany N. Zimath (David); sisters, Nancy J. Miller (Patrick) and Jo Ann Wienikes; and 2 grandchildren, Eric and Devin Zimath. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. A committal service will be held privately in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, please consider a generous (tax deductible) donation to Delaware Hospice, 555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200, Dover, DE 19901 or online by clicking here. The nurses and aides from Delaware Hospice took such very good care of Jim and the family is very grateful for their support at all hours of the day and night.

James M. "Jim" Wyatt, Jr.

October 22, 1949 - August 18, 2024