Buddy Hyder
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Buddy Hyder, age 75, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. Buddy grew up in North Carolina. He was a graduate of Hendersonville High School and UNC-Asheville. He worked as a computer programmer as well as other jobs. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, NC. Later in life, he relocated to Tennessee to be closer to his brother, Jerry. He was a quiet, generous, and caring person. He loved to share his faith by praying for others, sharing gospel literature, and helping people. Buddy enjoyed writing letters of encouragement to friends and family reflecting his compassion, which will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents E. P. (Bud) and Rebecca Hyder. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Hyder, sister-in-law Linda, niece Courtney, his Aunt Della Hyder, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Baptist Church, 312 Fifth Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC, 28739 or the Prayer Ministry of First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. A private service will be held a later time. Online condolences may be shared at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com