Gerald Hyatt was born February 15,1940, and passed away October 3, 2025, at the age of 85.

Gerald was a man known for his honesty, kindness, and cautious wisdom. He lived his life with a gentle heart, always showing love and care to those around him. In his quieter moments, he found great joy in fishing at the lake, where he could relax and appreciate the simple beauty of nature. Gerald was an avid animal lover who cared about each of his babies, Daisy, Bella, Pepe and Hattie. He dearly loved his neighbors and daily visits, but most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Carole Hyatt Fontenot and husband Kevin Fontenot, Trina Hyatt and Jason Martin; grandchildren, Gerad Hyatt and fiancé Kayla Booty, Colt Fontenot and wife Olivia and Alex Fontenot and fiancé Jace Dalton and Valerie Fontenot; great grandchildren, Waylon Hyatt, Wrenley Hyatt, Silas Fontenot, Edward Bourque, Adalynn Fontenot and Cash Hebert; siblings Betty Smith, Lilly Mae Hyatt and Joyce Hyatt.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Hyatt; parents, Harmon and Thelma Hyatt; sister Gloria Hyatt; brother in-law, Donald Smith.

Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at Riley Smith and Sons Funeral Home, DeQuincy, Louisiana and funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at The First United Pentecostal Church, 230 Smith St., DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Jimmy Clark, Rev. Carlton Jackson Jr., and Rev. Mike Streams will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hyatt Cemetery, Feilds, Louisiana.