Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Oct 6, 1929 – Jul 14, 2020
HYDE, Darold J.
Age 90, of Flint Michigan, died on July 14th, 2020.
He was a loving father, grandfather and dedicated Marine.
Darold was born in Paragould Arkansas on October 6th, 1929 and has been a Flint resident since 1953.
A proud U.S. Marine serving in the Korean War, Mr. Hyde continued his community service after the war with the Marine Corp League Flint Detachment #155.
He was a talented musical entertainer for the majority of his life. In 2011, he became an inductee into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame.
A member of the UAW Local #599, he worked for Buick Motor Division for 31 years, retiring in 1993. After retirement, he became the small business owner of Classy Limousine.
Preceded in death by his parents, Elvie and Omer Hyde, sister Freda Baldwin, infant brother, daughter Sondra Brown.
Surviving children, Deb and husband Chuck Raymond of Grand Blanc, Brenda Hyde of Burton, Kenneth and wife Melissa Hyde of Zilwaukee.
Grandchildren, Shelli Hester Hyde (Steve), Kim Smith (Dan), DeAnna Van Patten (John), Eric Johnson (Holli), Justin Heddy (Stefanie), Kelly Stafford (Theresa), Chuck Hyde, Heather Stilwill, Chelsea Curry, Rachel Duke.
Cherished Great-Grandchildren, Cassidy, Zayne, Connor, Ava, Jackson, Bridget, Emma, Parker, Mason, Loghan. Great-Great-Grandchildren, Bentlee, Sylas, Aurora.
Nephew Andy Schug of Arkansas.
Private family service to be held on July 17th at Swartz Funeral Home; burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint. Contributions may be made to Marine Toys for Tots.
Read MoreSemper Fidelis fellow Warfighter. Gone, but never forgotten.
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MCRD Parris Island, SC
John Schlaud
July 18, 2020 | Bluffton, SC | Friend
Darnold will be sadly missed. He was a friend for many years... Bud Ray
Harley Ray is
July 16, 2020 | Mt Morris, MI
Condolences to your family. Darold was a wonderful father & grandfather. He was a very special man, I enjoyed his sense of humor.
Debbe Campbell
July 16, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
Its with such sadness that I learned tonight of the death of my friend and fellow bandmate Darold Hyde.He played in my band at the Yellow Jacket Night club way back in the 50,s.And also was in the band of Connie Dycus on channell 12 with my wife Vada Belle as the female vocalist.He was a wonderful bass player and great duy to play with.So sad for his family and God be with you all at this very sad time as you deal with the hurt of losing your Dad and Grandpa.Rest In Peace my old friend...
Lafayette Yarbrough
July 15, 2020 | Bay City, MI | Friend
Darold was a good old boy, had lots of laughs with him. You will be missed
Tom Beardslee
July 15, 2020 | Friend
