Michael Lamar Wyatt
October 4, 1974 – August 23, 2026
Michael Lamar Wyatt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 51, surrounded by his loving family. Mike leaves behind a lifetime of memories, and countless lives that were touched by his presence.
Mike was a devoted husband to Montoya Faye Wyatt and a loving father to Christopher Wyatt and Tyrell Stewart, Sr. He was a proud grandfather to Tyrell Stewart, Jr., Layanah Wyatt, Kamiya Wyatt, and Honysti Stewart, who brought great joy and happiness to his life.
He was the beloved son of Antonia Lucille Wyatt and was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Smith, Sr., and his grandparents.
Mike leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Jimmy Dale Smith, Jr. (Bam) and his wife Veverly, Yolanda Wyatt, Monique Humpheries, Anthony Cotton and his wife Celeste, Paulina Cotton, Carrie Cotton, and Thomas Cotton. He is also survived by a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Mike was a man who truly knew how to enjoy life. He loved his Chicago Bears, traveling, fishing, RC cars, the beach, cruising, music, and spending time with family and friends. He had a special love for BBQ, enjoying the time spent cooking, sharing good food, and bringing people together. He also had a passion for old-school cars, appreciating their style, character, and the memories they represented.
Mike especially enjoyed playing the bass guitar and could always be counted on for a good conversation, often spending hours talking on the phone with family and friends. He had a personality that could light up any room. He was truly the life of the party, always ready with a story, a laugh, some music, or a good time.
Mike’s greatest joy was being surrounded by the people he loved. Whether enjoying a family gathering, listening to music, talking with friends, working on RC cars, admiring old-school cars, enjoying a BBQ, or simply relaxing by the beach, Michael knew how to make ordinary moments special.
His family and friends will forever cherish his laughter, his stories, his music, his conversations, and all the good times shared together. His presence brought energy and joy wherever he went, and his absence will be deeply felt by everyone who knew and loved him.
Though his time with us was far too short, Mike’s love, laughter, and unforgettable spirit will live on through the family and friends he leaves behind.
Mike will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.
Rest peacefully, Mike. Your memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved you.
Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Tampa Cremation & Burial Service, 8109 E. Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa 33619.
A Celebration of Life will continue immediately following at The Luxe at Tampa Park, 1499 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa 33602.
Condolences
Love by all you will be miss unk
To Montoya and the Wyatt family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏❤️
Rest peacefully Mike😭😭 you left a lifetime of memories and we definitely wasn’t prepared for this but God makes no mistakes me and Toya got Chris and the grandbabies. You will truly be missed. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
RIH cousin. Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
RIP Mike, I haven’t seen you in years but I always remembered your crazy self. Gone but truly never forgotten.
Blessings, Understanding, Patience, Love, Strength & Support during this transition and forward.
In Love.
My Condolences for You and your Family, Much love to you, you were always 💯 with me, been in Tampa last few years, wish I would have reached out to you 🙏🏿💙🙏🏿😥
Butler street for life..sending my prayers and hugs to you all..may god give you the strength to carry on
My boy Mike I will most definitely miss down here you like a brother to wait you are a brother to me and me and the brown/compton family will miss you dearly.
Prayers to the entire Wyatt family. Take your rest Mike you will be missed.
Prayers to the Wyatt family rest in peace Brother
My deepest condolences goes out to the whole Wyatt n Smith families. Mikey….Rest Up my homie!! Until we see each other again! 1LOVE4EVER
Rest in paradise unc till we see u again!! Titi I’m here if u need anything
I have never forgotten you my brother.
Thank you for saving my life and walking with me every day after that.
I will see you on the other side.
Be strong and of good courage, Toya Joshua1:9
Rest in power my brother!
Prayers for the family
Love you Mike all the good times we had shared for years was some of the best times of my life rest my brother an know I’m still remembering you,for who you are an who you because a awesome friend love always miss you bro
You will truly be missed back to the good ol days to the skating rink to eating Taco Salad cuz my condolences to you and your family 🙏🏾❤️
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that God surrounds you with comfort, strength, and peace as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband. May the beautiful memories you created together remain forever in your heart. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Rest in peace Cuzzin I will miss you our child hood was great me you and Bam riding our bikes and aways having fun every summer I love you Cuzzin 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️
My Condolences to the whole entire family….we got you Chris…love u all 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔😥😥
I love you dearly, Montoya (Toya), sis. I am praying for you and your entire family, and I will continue to be here not just today or during these first difficult days, but I. The weeks and months ahead. Mike, my buddy, rest peacefully. I will miss you. No one can ever replace your picture taken Montoya, you’re in my thoughts & Prayers 🙏🏽♥️
My heart is with you during this incredible painful time. I know that there is nothing I can say to take away the hurt of losing someone you love deeply, but please know you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here for you in anyway you may need Toya~whether you want to talk, cry, or just sit together in silence! Sending you much love strength and comfort! God is Love, Love is God.. and I love you girl! ❤️🙏🏽
My condolences to the family are in my thoughts and prayers
To my brother, your life from the beginning was far more designed better than you could have ever imagined. Growing up with you, having the foot races on 1st street, to having the pullback car races in the basement on Butler. Man…I know for sure it was partially my fault you became so engaged in the RC Car world because it is a very expensive habit. I know life has happened and we all went on to have our own lives, but we stayed in touch and I want to thank you for being one of the first to congratulating me on becoming a Dr.
Brother you will be missed heavily, but just knowing your peace and relaxation, and being by Jesus side and hearing “well done” based on your life fulfillments puts me at peace. I LOVE YOU 4EVER MY BROTHER!!! Your light hasn’t dimmed, its only become a forever burning star now. I know where to look when I hit a memory, rest well my brother.
Mike, you became family way before you became family. I often think about the McClure days. You must have been about 11 years old. It’s amazing to even think about. The great memories you imparted on life will be with us all. Your spirit is and will be missed. Love you Toya, Nikki, and Wyatt Family!
Deepest condolences to my dear provider, Montoya Wyatt, on the heartbreaking loss of her beloved husband, Mike. ❤️🩹💜
My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength, peace, healing, and comfort in the love and memories you shared.
Mike was a man deeply devoted to his wife and family. His kindness and presence left an impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him—even those who shared only one simple, short conversation with him. His life truly touched others, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Praying for you and your family, Montoya, and wishing you comfort today and in all the days ahead. May Mike’s memory forever be a blessing. 🕊️❤️
Montoya, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that everyone at work is praying for you and your family for healing. Treasure the beautiful moments you had together with Michael. May the Lord’s loving arms will be around you and help you through this most difficult time. Love, Ruth
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Montoya and her entire family during this unimaginable loss. 💔 May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared, strength in the love surrounding you, and peace in knowing that a love so deeply felt will always remain. Keeping you and your family close in my heart and prayers. 🕊️🙏🏽❤️
My prayers and love to Montoya and Mike’s friends and family. God is close to the broken hearted and I pray that he embrace you as you mourn.
My heart goes out to you Montoya and your family, May you find peace and comfort in his memory and the love you all had with Mike. He Definitely was the life of the party! I will talk with you soon, Love you always and your family. 🙏🏽❤️
Sending love and my Condolences to the Wyatt family!
One of the most down to earth and will keep it 💯 with you friends I ever had! One of my favorite people ever! You will be missed❤️ and Toya my heart is to you!
Sending my sincere condolences to The Wyatt Family…
Mike, mayne we had some good times coming up. Share many laughs and some scary yet funny experiences all the way back to grammar school. I hadn’t seen you in years after you moved but we would still touch bases here and there. When you moved I was sad cause my homie/bruh was leaving but I understood. I was hoping to get down there and visit but God had other plans. Rest Easy my brother you will be missed by many Love yas! My condolences to the family love you all. 🕊️🫶🏽🕊️
May God give you strength at this time.
So sorry to hear about your loss Toni & Yolanda …. All of The Wyatt Family has our condolences!
Sending my deepest condolences!! Sending prayer up to friends and family.
My condolences to the entire family .
My condolences i worked with him for a while and he was a great man hope for the best to his family God be with him.
Que descanses en paz mi hermano. Can’t believe it. Always looked up to you,bam and Zeus. RIH bro.
Words cannot describe my Sorrow and condolences for Montoya Wyatt in losing the Love her of Life.
I Pray For Her Healing and Michael’s Family and Friends.It was a Tear filled Memorial.
I Pray for them and I am Honored I was able to Attend His Memorial.
My sincere condolences to you Toya. May your heart be comforted thrush the years by God and carry you through this extremely difficult time.
Sincerely,
Natalie and Lorenzo