I forgot a few things about my brother he was a well dressed man. He wore tailored suits and his monogram tailored shirts. He had impeccable taste. I do not remember his tailor, he was out of Memphis. They worked well together. The Buccaneer is in a Lily of fields dressed to impress. He also LOVED his family, every single one. His nephews and nieces loved and respected him as their DAD.
Wyatt was a living giant. He was a true brother to me. Always saying now Pammie you know you should not being doing that, so I sat and listened to all the reasons of expertises my brother had for me. Notice I said brother, because that is who he was to me. As you say Marlon, Wyatt was loved by every person he came in contact with. Mr. and Ms. B loved their son-in-law. Clev and Wyatt married June 7th 1986. I felt that my Sister was taken away from me. I went to their house everyday, Wyatt never complained not one time. Then Alexander arrived, my first nephew. Wyatt and Clev had so many of their friends waiting in the waiting room, we were all pacing the floor. Wyatt came out; it’s a BOY. He was happy as a pig in a puddle of mud. We all waited patiently for the nurses to wheel Clev and Alex out. I probably should not tell this part of the story but if you know my mother; you would understand. We all stood in silence probably thinking the same thing. We looked at Alex I would say fifteen seconds of silence. My mother said that’s not your baby. Alexander came out not yellow tone but white blond hair green eyes. Ms. B can always break the silence. The Weems family went home; Aunt Pam was there everyday. Brandon came 9 years later, Aunt Pam on the scene again. Wyatt was so intelligent, we were having a conversation he was telling me how Big Ben work. Why would anyone want to know that. Wyatt knew many things. He raised his boys to be well rounded in life. Brandon was I will say three or four, he was searching for radio stations; he stopped on a country station and started singing. I said who is that and how do you know that song; he said my Daddy. Alex has his smartness from Wyatt, Brandon has his dads mannerisms he is also intelligent. There are many stories of Wyatt Weems, all great. If he felted he was wrong by someone, wow he would let loose. Marlon and Wyatt I believe were at IHOP well someone PISSED them off, they threatened to call the Police, Wyatt said, “call the Police.” The Weems won. I think everyone has a story or good memories of Wyatt. I wish I could have had a MARRIAGE like Wyatt and Clev. Wyatt lavished her with gifts always did not have to be a special occasion. He traveled a lot and always always brought Clev gifts. Sometimes he bring the gifts to my house. He invited Clev’s friends and me of course and cook a five course meal laid out like a fine restaurant. How lucky she was. My father and Wyatt are the only two men I respect and I miss them both. Not a day goes by without thinking of William Alexander Blackburn and Wyatt Durrell Weems. Let me tell this story and I am done. My Dad, Mom, Aunt Alberta, Franchella, Milton and myself were in New York; Wyatt got my Dad and me on the Trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (that was exciting) then we all had lunch in the private dinning room. How lucky we were. They treated us very well and knew Wyatt. I Love you Wyatt!
I remember the day I met Wyatt in the Union. He came up and introduced himself. He was wearing a vest and cowboy hat. Such a beautiful spirit. Of course he and I became close as you and I were. We referred to each other as brother and and sister. I think of him often. Mostly at reunion when we shared Marlon stories. Lol. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. ❤️
I forgot a few things about my brother he was a well dressed man. He wore tailored suits and his monogram tailored shirts. He had impeccable taste. I do not remember his tailor, he was out of Memphis. They worked well together. The Buccaneer is in a Lily of fields dressed to impress. He also LOVED his family, every single one. His nephews and nieces loved and respected him as their DAD.
My brother I know is resting well with a smile♥️
Wyatt was a living giant. He was a true brother to me. Always saying now Pammie you know you should not being doing that, so I sat and listened to all the reasons of expertises my brother had for me. Notice I said brother, because that is who he was to me. As you say Marlon, Wyatt was loved by every person he came in contact with. Mr. and Ms. B loved their son-in-law. Clev and Wyatt married June 7th 1986. I felt that my Sister was taken away from me. I went to their house everyday, Wyatt never complained not one time. Then Alexander arrived, my first nephew. Wyatt and Clev had so many of their friends waiting in the waiting room, we were all pacing the floor. Wyatt came out; it’s a BOY. He was happy as a pig in a puddle of mud. We all waited patiently for the nurses to wheel Clev and Alex out. I probably should not tell this part of the story but if you know my mother; you would understand. We all stood in silence probably thinking the same thing. We looked at Alex I would say fifteen seconds of silence. My mother said that’s not your baby. Alexander came out not yellow tone but white blond hair green eyes. Ms. B can always break the silence. The Weems family went home; Aunt Pam was there everyday. Brandon came 9 years later, Aunt Pam on the scene again. Wyatt was so intelligent, we were having a conversation he was telling me how Big Ben work. Why would anyone want to know that. Wyatt knew many things. He raised his boys to be well rounded in life. Brandon was I will say three or four, he was searching for radio stations; he stopped on a country station and started singing. I said who is that and how do you know that song; he said my Daddy. Alex has his smartness from Wyatt, Brandon has his dads mannerisms he is also intelligent. There are many stories of Wyatt Weems, all great. If he felted he was wrong by someone, wow he would let loose. Marlon and Wyatt I believe were at IHOP well someone PISSED them off, they threatened to call the Police, Wyatt said, “call the Police.” The Weems won. I think everyone has a story or good memories of Wyatt. I wish I could have had a MARRIAGE like Wyatt and Clev. Wyatt lavished her with gifts always did not have to be a special occasion. He traveled a lot and always always brought Clev gifts. Sometimes he bring the gifts to my house. He invited Clev’s friends and me of course and cook a five course meal laid out like a fine restaurant. How lucky she was. My father and Wyatt are the only two men I respect and I miss them both. Not a day goes by without thinking of William Alexander Blackburn and Wyatt Durrell Weems. Let me tell this story and I am done. My Dad, Mom, Aunt Alberta, Franchella, Milton and myself were in New York; Wyatt got my Dad and me on the Trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (that was exciting) then we all had lunch in the private dinning room. How lucky we were. They treated us very well and knew Wyatt. I Love you Wyatt!
He was such a kind, gentle man. I often wonder how Cle is doing these days. They made the perfect couple.
Infectious personality! Brief stay here but affected many lives. Wonderful tribute Marlon.
I remember the day I met Wyatt in the Union. He came up and introduced himself. He was wearing a vest and cowboy hat. Such a beautiful spirit. Of course he and I became close as you and I were. We referred to each other as brother and and sister. I think of him often. Mostly at reunion when we shared Marlon stories. Lol. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. ❤️
Big hearted, with a big smile! A bright, but sadly shortened, thread in our lives. A beautiful tribute!
Marlon, FANTASTIC!!!
It’s hard to believe that so many years have passed! While time has quickly gone by.
l clearly recall your family’s home near Trinity in Pine Bluff and all of us being in Gladys Alley’s Sunday School @St. James UMC also in Pine Bluff…
Needless to say, some events may fade, but we’ll always recall the memories of our brothers, gone too soon, deep in our hearts!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss Marlon. What wonderful memories you have of Wyatt. Thank you for sharing!