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- "Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 25, 1934
BROOKS HYDER DIES AT HOME
R. Brooks Hyder, 61, Spanish American War veteran, a member of the county board of education, and a former member of the county court, died at his home in south Lilly Addition Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The deceased was one of the most prominent men in the county. For years he was a member of the county court and at his death was a member of the county board of education. He was a descendant of one of the early pioneer families of this section. His grandfather, the Rev. J. H. Hyder, was one of the early pioneer Baptist ministers. He father, Dr. L. F. Hyder, was a leading physician in this section. Aside from his civic activities, he was also an active member of the Baptist church. Early in life he became a member of the First Baptist church in this city, and after the organization of the East Side Baptist Church near his home, he became a charter member and a deacon in the church, being one of the most delightful and loyal workers.
He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Annie Toncracy[sic], and three children, Mrs. Brooks Cole, Mrs. Charles Franklin and Harry Hyder; one brother, C. H. Hyder; one sister; Mrs. Hunter Allen; two grandchildren, Ralph and Rondal Cole, all of Elizabethton.
Funeral services were conducted from the home in south Lilly Addition this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment was made in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Estel Hyder, Jim Hyder, Clifton Allen, Glenn Allen, Charles Toncray, Homley Blevins, and Houston Blevins.
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1872 - 1934 (~ 62 years)
