Paul Ralph Hyatt

Kingsport – Paul Ralph Hyatt, 72 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan Co and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Paul was retired from Eastman where he worked on the Steam Crew. He was preceded in death by his parents, M.D and Violet Barger Hyatt. Paul is survived by his wife, Sherry Osborne Hyatt; daughters, Tonya Reynolds and Stephanie Waddles; grandchildren, Jonathan, Amanda, Alex, Carrie Grace and Jack; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Hyatt (Sue) and David Hyatt (Althea); several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dwayne Steele officiating. A eulogy will be given by his daughter, Stephanie Waddles. Music will be provided by Steven Riner. A military graveside service will be held at 11 am Wednesday at East Lawn Memorial Park with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 conducting the rites. Pallbearers will be Levi Lee, Tommy Cox, Jonathan Hyatt, Alex Reynolds, Tavin Housewright and Jack Waddles. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Hyatt and David Hyatt. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 am. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Hyatt family.