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Raymond Wyatt Obituary
November 23, 1926 - November 26, 2020
Dr. Raymond Louis Wyatt (RL, Ray), 94, passed away Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 23rd in 1926 to Pleasant Lovelace Wyatt and Amanda Miller of Spencer, NC, he was the second youngest of six brothers and sisters.
He attended Mars Hill College and Wake Forest University, and went on to receive his PhD from the UNC Chapel Hill, specializing in botany.
After working as an assistant professor at Chapel Hill, he began his lifelong career as a professor of biology at Wake Forest University, the same year the school moved to Winston-Salem in 1956. He created a lasting plant taxonomy collection that botanists from all over would use as a reference. Known as a difficult, but fair, professor, he left a lasting impression on many students that still remember him. His popular field trips to the coast of NC to study Venus flytraps and other coastal plants were remembered by all.
Upon retirement he and his wife, Ruth, fostered his love of travel. After her passing, he took many cruises all over the world, adding in each port to his collection of small jars that count over 75.
RL is survived by his son Drew, his grandchildren Greyson, Sean, and Annice, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents PL and Amanda, his wife Ruth, first wife Irene, his sisters Zula (Richard), Louise (Coy, James), Evelyeen (Bill), Ruby (Jake), and brother Baxter (Katherine).
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, and his longtime friend and caregiver David. A private service in Spencer NC will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Wake Forest University or a charity of your choice.
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Michelle Clark Reeder
December 3, 2020
I took Dr. Wyatt´s plant taxonomy class in 1990. This turned out to be my favorite class at Wake, and I loved the weekly field trips as well as the trips to the beach and mountains. I always look for the flowers of ginger in the spring, and remember Dr. Wyatt´s eyes twinkling when he pulled aside the leaves to reveal the charming flower.
Gerald L. Smith
December 2, 2020
Dr. R. L. Wyatt was a superb teacher. He taught me the skills to become botanically aware and served as my thesis advisor, 1974. Dr. Wyatt along with Dr. Walter Flory provided the foundation for my professorship at High Point University, 1988-2015.
Jay and Kathy Banks
December 2, 2020
Dr Wyatt was a neighbor of my family and friends. He was very helpful to my brother who had a strong interest in plants. He was a part of the strong Wake Forest community and much admired by my family.
Jim Shertzer
December 1, 2020
Dr. Wyatt was my freshman advisor at Wake Forest in 1961. A quiet, thoughtful man and a very kind one.
Sharon Bartz
December 1, 2020
I did Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt´s income taxes for many years. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to them. My sympathy to your family. Sharon Bartz
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