John David Hyde

John David Hyde, age 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, with his wife, his stepdaughter, her significant other, stepson and Daughter-In-Law; his grandchildren, his Sister-in-Law, his nieces and his best friend surrounding him with their love.

He was born on November 3, 1950, in Birmingham, Ala to John and Viola Hyde. He graduated from Ensley High School where in 1967, he met his one true love, Becky Woods. David and Becky were couple for four years and eventually became engaged. But life lead them in different directions with both following other pathways in life, only to be reunited again after 20 years. During these missing years - as David called them - he had many adventures - living in San Francisco, CA.

David and Becky married on November 19, 1994, and were blessed with 30 years as best friends and sweethearts.

He worked various jobs until he was employed by Jim Walter Resources in 1980 where he held titles from lab technician, foreman and retired as a supervisor in 2015 after being a dedicated employ for 35 years. He was known by his co-workers and friends at the mines by "Flat Head" abbreviated to "Flat" and he loved it.

David was a kind, gentle spirit who was blessed with a giving nature and wonderfully dry sense of humor bestowing nicknames on loved ones and friends. He was an avid gun collector and one of his favorite pastimes was target practice at gun ranges. He loved shopping every day at Publix. His main pleasure in life was spending time with his family and friends bringing laughter to all.

He is preceded in life by his:

Father - John Roy Hyde

Mother - Viola Elizabeth Majors

Sister - Peg Hyde Wynn

Brother - Billy Jack Hyde

Brothers in Law - Thomas Surtees, Bobby Franklin, Bill Wynn, and Jim Woods

Sister-In-Law - Jenny Franklin

Neice - Stephanie Hyde

He is survived by his loving wife - Rebecca Durham Hyde

Stepdaughter - Alicia Durham (Blake Thompson)

Stepson - Ryan Durham (Megan)

Grandchildren - Ava Durham, Hadley Judd, Ali Durham, Jax Essary, Haddie Essary

Special Nieces and Nephew - Lisa Taylor, Larry Wynn, Karren Hyde, Pam Autry

Best Friend - Chris Holtzclaw and many friends that meant so much to him through the years

A visitation will be held on Wed, March 12,2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL with service in chapel at 2PM