Leonard Thomas "Tommy" Hyde

Leonard Thomas "Tommy" Hyde obituary

Leonard Thomas "Tommy" Hyde

Leonard Hyde Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory - Ball on Sep. 9, 2025.

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Leonard "Tommy" Thomas Hyde, age 70, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Pineville.

Memorial services for Mr. Hyde will be held on Thursday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend Richard Lacour officiating. The Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Hyde and Evelyn Jean Hyde.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Michelle Hyde; children, Amber Hyde, Dustin Hyde, Jason Hyde, Rebecca Berg, and Craig Rachal; brothers, Robert Earl Hyde (Jo) and GW Hyde (Diane); and grandchildren, Ashley, Talan, Tabitha, Zoey, Adam, and Kayleigh.

Mr. Hyde was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed collecting diecast model cars and going to car, truck, and motorcycle shows. Mr. Hyde drove a truck for most of his working life and spent many years with Michelle Transportation. He was known for his mischievous behavior and could never be trusted around a bonfire. He will forever be missed by those that loved and knew him.

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