Edward "Ed" J. Hyder, 81, Kingsport, passed away Monday afternoon, October 28, 2013 following an extended illness. Ed had been a resident of Kingsport since his early childhood. He retired from Eastman after 42 years of service, was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of MENSA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. and Lula Mays Hyder.
Ed is survived by daughter, Vicky Hatfield and husband, Jerry of Kingsport; two sisters, Emma Lou "Sis" Hyder Dobbins and husband, Dan of Medford, NY, and Sue Hyder Castle of Kingsport; brother, Luther Ray Hyder and wife, Susie of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; friends, Jerry McClain of Nashville, TN and Richard Moore of Kingsport; and a special thanks to Tammy Winters.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-2:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Robert Russell officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, 505 Dale St., Kingsport, TN 37660, the American Red Cross, 501 South Wilcox Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660, or to the Sullivan South Area Community Chest, P.O. Box 5553, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Visitation
NOV 3. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com
Memorial Service
NOV 3. 2:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com