In addition to his father, Dean was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Lyda.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Georgie Stewart Lyda; sons, Aaron Lyda, Dean Lyda Jr., and Caleb Lyda and wife Bobbie; brothers, Ronnie and Donnie Lyda; grandchildren, Destiny, Jeremiah, Dontae and Zachariah Lyda.
The family will be receiving friends at 11 am prior to the service.
A celebration of life service will be held at 12 pm Friday, December 29, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Catawba with Pastor Michael Daniels officiating.
Condolences may be left at www.drumfh-conover.com
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.