Steven Royce Hyder Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 78, Steven Royce Hyder of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arnold Hyder and Nadine Simerly Hyder Lambert; and his brother Dickie Joel Hyder. He is survived by: his caregiver Melinda Page; his children, Steven Ray Hyder (Melinda) and Stacy Hyder Reece; the mother of his children Judy Ledford Hyder; and his grandchildren, Leah Hyder (Rusty Pope), Zackery Hyder (Jordan), Elizabeth Reece (Megan Jepson), Eli Reece, Autumn Reese and Alexis Reece.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Happy Valley High School basketball program.