Robert Lincoln Wyatt

Robert Lincoln Wyatt Jr. was born on July 28, 1937 to Marie Mills-Blackstone and Robert Wyatt Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. He went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017.
Robert, known to most as Rip or wounded knee, was baptized at a young age in Cincinnati,OH. He a born again believer. He recommitted his life to Christ and became an active member of St. Andrew and then The Church of the Resurrection.
He began working at the United States Postal Service in 1960. He devoted over 50 years (including overtime) of service to the USPS until his retirement in 2009.
Rip never met a stranger. His personality attracted people no matter where he was. He became a father figure to many. He loved supporting his family and friends in all their ventures and activities. Especially the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn(Holmes). To that union was born Monica, Robyn(Jamie) and Lisa. In 2008 he married Ellen(Robinson). He then extended his love to Gerald(Karen) Rhonie(Sonny)and Robin (Eric)
He was also precede in death by his faithful pal Newbie. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife and children and Sophie. His grandchildren, Robert Quentin, Samantha, Eric, Chelsey, Sydney, Arielle, Delaney, Danielle, Robert Evan, Eric, Raiele, Jazz, Rocci, and the boy will forever remember their PaPaw