Robert Pyatt

Brother Robert Ray Pyatt was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Born on December 15th, 1934 to John Pyatt and Opal (Briden) Pyatt. Bob was a faithful, loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a dedicated servant of Christ and lived every day with integrity and passion.

Bob began working at a very young age delivering bread, as well as many other small jobs before being hired at General Motors Corvette Plant. Bob worked for GM for approximately 25 years. Some of his fondest memories of working at GM were made during his lunch break, when he would lead Bible study with his coworkers which eventually turned into a church service, including live music. Many came to know the Lord during these services. Throughout Bob’s life, he has come to know many wonderful people. It did not matter where he was, Bob never met a stranger. Bob was also described as an expert mechanic. His theory was- If he couldn't fix it with a wrench, get a hammer.


On December 31, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Norma Hawkins and three sons were born to this union: Daniel, Kenneth and Tim. Norma and Bob had a blessed marriage, raising their children and serving in ministry together until Norma’s passing on March 7, 2007.

On August 16, 2008, Bob remarried Bonnie (Glore) Price at Covenant Grace Church of God. Their families combined and became one. Bob and Bonnie’s love flourished and they shared many remarkable memories together.

In past years, Bob attended both First Assembly of God - Potosi and Covenant Grace Church of God were he served in many areas of ministry including song leader and Sunday School Teacher for 50 plus years. In addition, Bob and Bonnie pastored New Diggins Church for 7 years. Currently, Bob was a member of The River Church of Potosi.

Bob was a proud supporter of Missions and had a deep love for the word of God. His commitment to his faith were evident in everything he did.

As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Bob lived by these words, and his life was a testament to his unwavering faith in God.

Those who remain to treasure Bob’s memory include his wife, Bonnie Pyatt; son, Tim Pyatt (wife, Heather); daughter, Kim (Price) Ladehoff; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Pyatt; seven grandchildren: Samantha Pyatt, Danny Pyatt II (wife, Sara), Kim Parsons (husband, John), Kenny Pyatt (wife, Katie), Bobbi Taylor (husband, Ford), Shelbie Kelley (husband, Dallas), and Layne Kirby; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; two siblings: Wilma Massey and Bill Pyatt (wife, Tamera); as well as dear brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.

In addition to Bob’s parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Pyatt; two sons: Kenneth Pyatt and Daniel Pyatt; and two siblings: Edna Sisk and Gertie Brewer.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 5 to 8 pm at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Monday, February 12th from 9 am until the time of his Funeral Service at 11 am. Pastor Bobbie Browne will be officiating, assisted by Pastor Bob Thurman. Interment will follow at Redbud Memorial Gardens.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.