Howard Thompson Hyde

Mr. Howard Thompson Hyde, age 81, of Silver Creek, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Floyd County where he spent most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Hyde and mother Martha Tate Hyde and two brothers, Raymond Hyde and Charles Hyde.

Mr. Hyde honorably served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman with two of his assignments in Korea. He spent many years in the automobile business and after his retirement he enjoyed all kinds of sports, traveling and taking care of his lawn and pool. He was a member of the Wax Baptist Church in Silver Creek.

Mr. Hyde is survived by his loving wife, the former Evelyn Scoggins and a son Marcus Scott Hyde. Also surviving are brother’s Donald Hyde, of Villa Ricca, Georgia; Walter Hyde, of Winston, Georgia; Glen Hyde, of Rogers, Minnesota; Travis Hyde, of Plainville, Georgia; and Tony Hyde, of Rome, and sister-in-law, Jeanette Jackson and husband Thomas Jackson.

The family received friends Thursday August 3, 2017 at Daniel’s Funeral Home from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. A service followed in the Thomas B. Griffin Chapel of Daniel’s at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Travis Hyde officiating. The Honor Guard from the American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post No. 5 provided the military rites.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to be made to the charity of your choice.

Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.