Frederick “Fred” Mount Wyant, 86, died Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born April 26, 1934, in Weston, he was the son of the late John Fred and Evelyn Wyant.
Fred was an author, all-American quarterback, National Football League player and referee, West Virginia University Sports Hall of Famer and an inaugural member of the WVU Mountaineer Legends Society.
Fred was a quarterback for the Mountaineers from 1952-1955, where he cemented his legacy on the field as one of the greatest signal callers in Mountaineer history. In addition to his Hall of Fame football tenure at WVU, Fred was a three-time Academic All-American. Fred was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the 1956 NFL Draft. Following his playing career, Fred spent 27 years in the NFL — first, as an official and then as a referee. After his days on the field, Fred went on to manage several businesses and author numerous books.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dolores Wyant, and his three children, Kim Wyant Rizzo and spouse John Rizzo, Fred Wyant II and E. Scott “Augie” Wyant and spouse Beth Wyant. Fred is also survived by three grandchildren, Adam Burrows, Eric Wyant II and Julian Wyant, and one great-grandchild, Adriana Burrows, as well as his siblings Joseph Wyant and William Wyant.
In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his brother, Michael Wyant.
A memorial service for family and friends to celebrate Fred’s wonderful life and legacy will be held at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Friends will be received two hours prior to the memorial service from 1-3 p.m. All in attendance are required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.
At Fred’s request, his body was donated to West Virginia University for the advancement of science and medicine.
Donations may be made in Fred’s name to Amedisys Hospice, 5007 Mid Atlantic Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26508.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover/Morgantown is honored to provide care and guidance to the Wyant family.
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