Kevin Dwayne Hyatt of Trinity, Alabama was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023 while in the comfort of his home. Kevin was born on November 28, 1960 in Cullman, Alabama to Peggy Parris Hyatt and the late Carolton Hyatt. He was the oldest of 3 sons. He graduated from Meek High School with the class of 1979.
Kevin married Faith Ann (Traylor) Hyatt on September 4, 1982 in Arley, Alabama. To this union, two children were born, Ali Hyatt Huffman and Melanie Hyatt Coleman.
Kevin started his banking software career at National Bank of Commerce in Birmingham, Alabama in 1982. In 1992, our lives were changed for the better when Kevin took a leap of faith and took a chance on a small startup software company in Monett, Missouri. That company was Jack Henry. He started work at Jack Henry when there were close to 100 associates in 1 office. Now, after 31 years, Kevin was set to retire this month from Jack Henry on September 30th with the company having grown to over 7,000 associates and 40 offices across the country. To Kevin, working at Jack Henry was more than just a career, it was a life. He and his family formed friendships that will last a lifetime through this now S&P 500 company.
Kevin was a member of Westmeade Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama. While living in Missouri, Kevin and his family were among the founding members of Monett Community Church, where many friends became family.
Left to mourn in his passing are his wife of 41 years, Faith; daughters Ali (J.B.) Huffman, Melanie (Paul) Coleman; and his beloved dog Stormie.
He was the best Popper to his grandchildren Journey Huffman, Callahan Huffman, Hyatt Coleman and David Coleman.
He is also survived by his mother, Peggy Hyatt; brothers Keith (Nancy) Hyatt, and Ken (Judy) Hyatt; his mother-in-law Betty McWhorter; brother-in-law Tommy (Sarah) Traylor, sister-in-law Jane Bowlin and a host of several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carolton Hyatt.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, Alabama. Kevin will lie in state from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Westmeade Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at Westmeade Baptist Church on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00PM with a graveside service to follow at Bethel Baptist Church in Arley, Alabama.
The family is honored to have the following men as pallbearers:
● Tim Dennis- close friend from Hueytown, AL
● Gary Gasser- close friend from Monett, MO
● Chuck Hendrickson- close friend and boss from Jack Henry
● Mark Hutchings- close friend from Monett, MO
● Hayden Hyatt- nephew
● Holden Hyatt- nephew
● Keith Hyatt- brother and friend
● Ken Hyatt- brother and friend
● Tony Pearson- close friend from Trinity, AL
● Steve Thomas- cousin and close friend
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to:
Gideons International
P.O. Box 135
Moulton, AL 35650
