Lowell Hyder, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1940 in Carter County to the late Arnold and Ruby Bennett Hyder. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Army. Lowell was a retired Sheet Metal Fabricator. He was a coin collector, NASCAR Fan and an avid UT Football fan. He loved watching Westerns on Television. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nell Pealer Hyder who passed away November 21, 2023 and by two brothers: Curtis and Keith Hyder.

Survivors include One Son: Marty Hyder, Two Step-Children: Johnny Burleson and Judy Diaz. One Sister: Dianna White. Five Step-Grandchildren: Candy Johnson, Rick Burleson, Johnny Burleson, Jr., Joe Diaz and Ashley Blevins. Eight Step-Great Grandchildren: Nicole Andes, Haley & Macey Burleson, Isaac Johnson, Hanley, Elisha, Abel and Piper Diaz. One Great Great Step-Grandchild: Harper Andes. Several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) with Dr. James Richardson officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday will be: Chad “Bo” Hyder, Chad Livingston, Greg Boehm, Greg Bennett, Kenneth Arnold and Johnny Burleson. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of ICU, VA Hospital for the excellent care he received. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Hyder family