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Steven Hyder Obituary
February 28, 1947 -
January 1, 2026
JOHNSON CITY - Steven Royce Hyder, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center after a year of challenging health problems. Steve was born on February 28, 1947, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, a son of the late Arnold Hyder and Nadine Simerly Hyder Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dickie Joel Hyder.
He graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1965 where he played basketball. He served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Boatswains Mate in the Vietnam conflict from 1966-67 primarily on the USS Forestal. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2000 where he was a Powerhouse Mechanic. After his retirement he devoted himself to farming on Gap Creek.
Mr. Hyder served on the Carter County School Board. He also served as President of the Happy Valley Boosters Club. He coached multiple athlete teams. In one season, he and Richard Whitson coached the Lady Warriors to an undefeated 32-0 record. He was of the Full Gospel Faith. For many years he worked in the Jubilee Prison Ministries and also participated in Kairos Ministry.
He is survived by his companion and caretaker, Melinda Page; his son, Steven Ray Hyder (Melinda); and a daughter, Stacy Hyder Reece and their mother, Judy Ledford Hyder. He treasured being a papaw to his grandchildren, Leah Hyder (Rusty Pope), Zackery Hyder (Jordan), Elizabeth Reece (Megan Jepson), Eli Reece, Autumn Reese and Alexis Reece; and six great grandchildren.
At his request, no services will be held.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the Johnson City Fire Department Station 5 for their assistance throughout the past year and to the Medical Staff in ICU4 at Bristol Regional Medical Center for all the love and care that was shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Happy Valley High School basketball program.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the Hyder family by visiting www.montevistafunerals.com
Arrangements especially for Mr. Steven Royce Hyder and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
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Pat Cornett Hart
January 3, 2026
What fun we had in high school! I remember when Steve could borrow his dads car we would all dig around under the car seats to get enough change to buy a little gas.
Frank A Duncan
January 3, 2026
Worked with Steve at Eastman always enjoyed being with him and working with him he was a good man and good mechanic
Harvey Howell
January 3, 2026
There are no words that can express the sadness at the passing of Steve. I had the pleasure of sharing morning coffee with Steve at the old McDonalds when it was in Walmart. We had so much fun that our group became known as the McDonalds Mafia. Steve was the very best of friends sharing stories, tales, jokes, family and local history. Blessings of comfort and understanding for Melinda and family.
Todd Leach
January 3, 2026
Steve was a great man. I worked for him for years and spent a lot of time with him in the tobacco patch. We always had a good time. He loved that piece of land and was proud to say he owned something that his relative, an original settler of Carter County once owned. I'm greatful i got to know him and know that we will see each other again in Heaven.
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Keitha & Larry Campbell
January 2, 2026
Steven & Stacy, we are saddened to hear of your dad's passing. We have such fond memories of him and your family from those basketball days. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan Killen Dye
January 2, 2026
My deepest sympathies and love goes out to Mr. Hyder's family and friends. He was my father David Killens best friend and I know they are both laughing and cutting up together in heaven.
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