Gerald Myatt

Gerald Clay Myatt, age 81 of Cookeville, passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 4, 1942 in Baxter to the late Oscar and Esta Mae Myatt of Baxter, TN.

Gerald graduated from Baxter Seminary in 1960.

Gerald worked & retired from Sears after 15 years. After his retirement, Gerald perused his passion of entrepreneurship opening several businesses such as The Smoke Shop, Jewelry World, & Knife Country. In his free time, Gerald enjoyed spending time at the lake & spending time with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers; Clarence & Keith Myatt, & daughter; Tammy Myatt-Abboushi.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Clouse Myatt, 2 grandchildren; Jonathan Abboushi of Baxter; and granddaughter, Kailey Abboushi Walker of Cookeville; and great-grandchildren, Addalynn, Clayton, Wyatt, & Noah Walker.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday December 6 at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Gary West will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. His family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m. and again Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-7158. Share condolences and memories at www.dyerfh.com