Richard James Hyder

Richard "Rick" James Hyder, age 62, of Bluff City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country while stationed in Germany. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Hyder; parents, Hobart and Mary Hyder; sisters, Lena Rowe, Joan Faulkner and Sue Hill; and brother, Homer Kenneth Hyder. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Hyder and Daniel Hyder and wife, Kathy; daughter, Mary Jo Yeager and husband, Blaze; 10 grandchildren, Nathaniel James Hyder, Bethany Jo Hyder, Ryder Joann Hyder, Lilly Jo Yeager, Bryson David Hyder and Eva Jane Yeager; step-grandchildren, Hannah Gross, Katie Gross and Tanner Gross; grandchild to be, Bentley Daniel Hyder; mothers of Rick's children, Ina Hyder and Teresa Hyder; sisters, Virginia Coleman, Shirley Crigger, Diane Bowman and Ann Slemp; brothers, Doug Hyder and Bob Hyder; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Harless and Pastor Joseph Harless officiating. Military graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with honors provided by the Hawkins County Honor Guard. All those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:50 pm. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Hyder family.