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JOHNSON CITY - Gerald Hyder, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 21, 2023.
He was the son of the late Earl and Ollie Hyder.
Gerald was a 1956 graduate of Science Hill High School.
Gerald loved to play golf and enjoyed watching all sports. He was a faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Rhea Lodge #47 in Jonesborough, TN. He loved the Lord and his family very much.
Along with his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by: two brothers, Vearl Hyder and Hartley Hyder; and three sisters, Bea Brown, Ruth Tunnell, and Doris Hall.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of 31 years, Alma Huff Hyder; one son, Tony Hyder (Michelle); one daughter, Laura Wyatt (Doug); stepdaughter, Gail Pond; five grandchildren, Jordan Wyatt, Emily Page, Allison Wyatt, Bethany Stevens, and Luke Hyder; five step grandchildren, Ashleigh Cardwell, Jessica Pond, Sierra Cox, Austin Cox, and Evan Ferrell; seven great grandchildren, Preston Wyatt, Kennedy Wyatt, Elizabeth Page, Abigail Page, Sutton Stevens, Sienna Stevens, Luka Hyder; and several nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special thank you to his nephew, Mike Hyder, who was with us through Gerald’s illness.
The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:30 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 12:30 pm. A committal service will commence immediately following services at Washington County Memory Gardens at 2:00 pm. Those attending the graveside are asked to please meet at the cemetery by 1:50 pm. Pastor Bill Murray and Rev. Steve Davis will be conducting the services.
Pallbearers will be Mike Hyder, Ken Tunnell, Jordan Wyatt, Austin Cox, Evan Ferrell, and Mike Cardwell.
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