Renaldo Wyatt Obituary

Wyatt, Renaldo "Renny" 1940 - 2006 65, musician and eldest son of Civil Rights Leaders, Rev. Drs. Claude and Addie Wyatt, founders of the Vernon Park Church of God in Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness. According to his daughter, Rene L. Wyatt-Hall, he was "Renaissance Man" with various talents which included singing, writing and cooking. His love for music began in the church at an early age. Along with brother, Rev. Claude Wyatt, III, they were the "Wyatt Juniors" which was an entity of the famed "Wyatt Chorale Ensemble" in 1947. Mr. Renaldo Wyatt was the lead singer and gave a moving rendition of "It is No Secret, What God Can Do". During the late 1960's and throughout the 1970's his musical talents afforded him the opportunity to work with various renowned recording artists such as The Impressions, The Independents. The Chi-Lites, and the incomparable Miss Natalie Cole. After retiring from the music industry, Mr. Wyatt held seveal managerial positions with Chicago Housing Authority until he became ill. In addition to his parents, daughter and brother, he leaves to mourn his passing another daughter, Sharron Ann Wyatt, four sons, Darren Montgomery Sr., Renaldo Farley, Rico Farley and Reginald Farley, one son-in-law, Joel Hall, one daughter-in-law, Selinda Montgomery, sister-in-law, Yvonne Wyatt, three aunts, Maude (Robert) McKay, Artelia Wyatt and Laura Cameron-Cobb, two uncles, Rev. Lawrence P. Wyatt of Detroit, MI and Jerome Danridge Sr. of Chicago, IL, six grandchildren, godmother, Rev. Willie Taplinh Barrow and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins from the Wyatt-Carmeron family. Services have already been held.