Oscar Vernon Clyatt, Jr.

Oscar Vernon Clyatt, Jr., age 77, a native of Fort Meade, FL, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center from a battle with cancer. Mr. Clyatt owned and operated Clyatt Appraisal Services for 44 years, previous to starting his own business in the private sector he was a registered land surveyor and the Chief Appraiser for the State Road Department. Along with his work Mr. Clyatt enjoyed his hunting and fishing adventures. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He was also a Founder & Charter Member of AAHA and he captivated people with his story telling ability. Mr. Clyatt was a past Rotary Club Member and He Served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Clyatt of Fort Meade Two Daughters; Gay (husband, Howard) Weisenthal of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Jan Clyatt of Fort Meade, FL One Son; John (wife, Melody) Clyatt of Fort Meade, FL Former Wife-Marian Clyatt of Fort Meade Four Step-Children; Lori Newbern of Auburndale, Todd Jacobs of Fort Meade, Terry Jacobs of Lakeland, and Skip Jacobs of Winter Haven. Eight grandchildren; Mary Royer, Morgan Clyatt, Courtney Barnett, David Barnett, Bethany Jacobs, John Edward Newbern, Emily Newbern, and Natalie Newbern. Two great-grandchildren; Dalton Royer and Riley Granger. Arrangements are being handled by McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway, Fort Meade, FL, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2007. Funeral service will be at The First Baptist Church at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 5, 2007 , Rev. Kenny Slay officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Meade, FL. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Oscar Vernon Clyatt, Jr., please visit our flower store.