Obituary - John Frank Wyatt IV

John Frank Wyatt IV, affectionately known as Rick or Ricky to family and friends, was born on October 21, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, to John F. Wyatt III and Rita Cunningham Wyatt. 

Ricky was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John F. Wyatt Jr & Louise Wyatt, maternal grandparents, Miles & Wilhelmina Cunningham and mother-in-law, Arie W. Taylor

At an early age, Ricky accepted Christ and was baptized at Sardis Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He continued to grow in his faith throughout his life, actively practicing and nurturing his walk with Christ at West Hunter Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia and Mount Gilead, Richmond, Virginia

Ricky was a proud graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia, Class of 1989. He went on to attend Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning and service, he later obtained his teaching certification from Virginia Union University and pursued paralegal training at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

Ricky devoted his professional career to education, beginning as a Social Studies teacher at Fairfield Middle School in Henrico County Public Schools. He also served students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and Dogwood Middle School (formerly Binford Middle School) within Richmond Public Schools, where he made a lasting impact through his dedication to teaching and mentorship.

In the Spring of 1999, Ricky was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Phi Chapter, where he exemplified the ideals of brotherhood, camaraderie, and service.

A lifelong lover of music, Ricky discovered his passion for the guitar at the age of 15, beginning with lead guitar before later transitioning to bass guitar. He served as a bass guitarist for Truth Ministries Church and was the founder of the bands So Whut?! and Footprints, through which he shared his creativity and love of music with others.

Ricky leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Neysa Taylor Wyatt; daughters Dyamond and Nyla Wyatt, and bonus son Isaiah Hopkins; parents, John F. Wyatt III and Rita Cunningham Wyatt; sisters, Tiffanii Wyatt and Tanielle Milline (Ronald); aunts and uncles Johnetta Hardy, Jacqueline Williams, Ethel Jackson (Willie), Miles Cunningham (Phyllis), and Roderick Wyatt (Rosetta); godfather, Carroll E. Zanders; father-in-law, Lawrence Taylor; sister-in-law, April Taylor; uncle-in-law Thaddeus Felton; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends.

Ricky will be remembered for his unwavering faith, dedication to education, musical gifts, and the profound love he shared with all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following:

 The Crohns and Colitis Foundation in memory of John F. Wyatt IV

https://p2p.onecause.com/diy-tributes-memorials/memorial/in-memory-of-john-f-wyatt-iv-ricky

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Friday, January 9 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10 at Fifth Baptist Church 1415 W. Cary Street at 11 a.m. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omega memorial service at 10 a.m. prior to funeral services.

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