Wyatt Lane Murchison
July 3, 1977 ~ November 6, 2017
WYATT LANE MURCHISON
Wyatt Lane Murchison, 40, passed away at his Vienna, VA home on November 6, 2017. He was happiest when helping others, especially while performing volunteer work at homeless shelters, Mary’s Mini Market for seniors, the NVTC’s medical director’s office, and Sherwood Library. Wyatt’s positive and caring demeanor earned him many friends, including participants at the ADDP program at McLean Bible Church, Family Bowling, and Project Success. He enjoyed watching his favorite movies, walking, traveling, reading and spending time with companions Natalie, Elise and Catherine. Wyatt considered nearly everyone he knew to be “part of the family”. He took particular pride in his nephew Victor and his niece Jasmine. Wyatt will be dearly missed by his mother Norma Jean, father Eric, brother Lance, and sister-in-law Djanira, as well as his relatives from Canada.
A visitation will be held at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna on Thursday, November 16 from 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation or to the Capital Area Food Bank.
Wyatt Lane Murchison, 40, passed away at his Vienna, VA home on November 6, 2017. He was happiest when helping others, especially while performing volunteer work at homeless shelters, Mary’s Mini Market for seniors, the NVTC’s medical director’s office, and Sherwood Library. Wyatt’s positive and caring demeanor earned him many friends, including participants at the ADDP program at McLean Bible Church, Family Bowling, and Project Success. He enjoyed watching his favorite movies, walking, traveling, reading and spending time with companions Natalie, Elise and Catherine. Wyatt considered nearly everyone he knew to be “part of the family”. He took particular pride in his nephew Victor and his niece Jasmine. Wyatt will be dearly missed by his mother Norma Jean, father Eric, brother Lance, and sister-in-law Djanira, as well as his relatives from Canada.
A visitation will be held at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna on Thursday, November 16 from 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation or to the Capital Area Food Bank.
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We will miss our dear friend of so many years. His enthusiastic greetings and irrepressible charm affected so many people of all ages. Be at peace, dear friend.
He was one of the sweetest and gentlest people I knew. All of our love to our friends.
Wyatt was truly one of a kind. He did not have the easiest path in life, but his parents smoothed the way and he did the rest. He was always engaging and interested in others. I will miss hm dearly, and I look forward to his FIRM handshake when we meet again one day.
Our lives are richer for having known Wyatt. His generous spirit and engaging friendship were a constant. I watched him blossom while volunteering to help others, a true calling for him. I will miss that sweet, gentle friend.
We will miss our dear friend Wyatt. His big smile his firm handshake, his love of walking! Our love and prayers for Norma, Eric and Lance.
I remember he used to watch the Wonder years. And I will miss him.
Untill we will meet again.
Our family was blessed and honored to have known Wyatt. Everytime he told us “you are part of the family” warmed our hearts, and renewed our sense of belonging.
Now Wyatt and Fernando, along with Macalee are giving us strengh knowing you are together enyoing the Love of God.
Wyatt and I were in Project SUCCESS together – I will always remember his kind face and warm presence. I am thinking of those who were closest to him – My heart is happy to have known him!
My life is fuller for having known Wyatt. He touched so many lives and taught us all to be better people. I will miss him and his gentle, kind spirit dearly.
When we think of Wyatt it is with a smile. He was gentle and kind and we will miss him. Thank you God for the gift you gave us all in having him in our lives.
I send my deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your dear one. The death of someone young especially hurts for the tragedy of a lifespan not fully lived. (Isa. 38:10) But “there shall be a resurrection of the dead,” says Acts 24:15. Jesus revealed this reality when he raised his friend Lazarus to life again at John 11:39-44. This and other resurrection accounts are a demonstration of what God will do on a far grander scale in the paradise earth to come.
The Bible’s promise of a resurrection does not remove the pain from your hearts. But try to imagine the happy reunion when Wyatt is welcomed back into the loving arms of friends and relatives! The thought of being able to hold him again can make your pain easier to bear. Learn more about the God who gives us this precious hope at jw.org.
Eric and Norma,
Not sure if you will recall me but I was Dr. Robert Evans dental assistant as well as your former neighbor on Carrleigh Pkwy. I recall how sweet Wyatt was whenever he came to the office. I feel blessed to have shared those times with him and both of you. Please except my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to Eric , Norma Jean and Lance on the death of dear dear Wyatt. Please know Wyatt’s unique and loving manner touched my heart and the hearts of so many.who were privileged to know him.
I will cherish the shared memories of Wyatt’s fortieth birthday celebration in his ancestral homeland- Canada.. I shall forever be grateful for ” being part of Wyatt’s family ” and part of his circle of love , joy and innocence .. God bless all of the Murchison family in their grief and mourning
We had many fond memories of Wyatt, especially visiting with him when we were kids. One particular day always brings a smile to my face when I think of it. We were at Toys R US (a big deal, as we did not have this in Canada) and each of us kids got to pick out a toy. I had my heart set on a brunette Barbie, unfortunately they were out of stock. Being a child, it was hard for me to understand why I couldn’t have exactly what I wanted. Wyatt also took on my disappointment and joined me in protest about getting the toy wanted. I remember thinking , oh good, someone who understands the “seriousness” of my situation. This eventually lead to us tracking down the right Barbie. That was the day he became my favourite cousin.
Wyatt was one of my best friends. Although I was just his companion he gave me a friendship I will never forget my whole life. If I ever was having a bad day, Wyatt was quick to remind me the most important thing in this life is love. My favorite memory of Wyatt was when I had a little fender bender in the Tysons Corner parking lot. We always went to the mall for exercise. I was upset about my car and he calmed me down and promised me it would all be okay. He did some hard math problems for me to cheer me up.
You warmed my heart Wyatt, and I will never forget you. I love you so much.
Elise <3