Robert “Neal” Wyatt, retired director of missions (DOM) for several Alabama Baptist associations, died April 7. He was 81.
Wyatt attended West Virginia University; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.; and the Baptist Bible Institute (now the Baptist College of Florida) in Graceville, Fla. He received degrees in theology and religious education.
He retired from the U.S. Navy as a warrant officer and served as pastor at Old Town Baptist Church, Evergreen, from 1971 to 1974.
With a total of 26 years as a DOM in Alabama, Wyatt served Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association from 1974 to 1976; Carey, Clay and Randolph Baptist associations from 1976 to 1984; and Covington Baptist Association from 1984 to 2000.
He led Covington Association to begin the Christian Service Centers in Andalusia, Opp and Florala.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Andalusia, at the time of his death.
Wyatt is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kittye; two sons; and six grandchildren.
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