Lawrence Lyda

November 2, 1929 - March 25, 2012
Lawrence Lyda

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Lawrence Lyda, 82, of Hendersonville died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Hendersonville after a period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Luther and Emma Clark Lyda. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Lyda, who died in 2011; a son, Gary Lyda, and three brothers, O.D. Lyda, Ray Lyda, and Doyle Lyda.

Mr. Lyda was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Lawrence Lyda Trucking since 1945. He was Master of the Masonic Lodge 387 in 1986 and member of the York Masonic Lodge of Hendersonville. He was also a member of the Shrine Club of both Charlotte and Hendersonville. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Lyda is survived by his two sons, Randall Lyda of Taylorsville, NC, and Stephen Lyda and wife, Connie, of Brevard; his daughter, Sharon Lyda of Missouri; two grandchildren, Shannon Jackson and husband, Reggie, of Missouri and Trevor McCall of Brevard; two great-grandchildren, Danielle and Michael Plaster of Missouri; sisters, Zula Vidrick of Boynton Beach, FL, and Marie Marscellino of Brooklyn, New York; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Reverends Dan Blackwell will officiate. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 ñ 8 PM Friday at Shuler Funeral Home.


Service

Saturday, March 31, 2012
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Shepherd Memorial Park - Directions
5045 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • March 30, 2012
    J W Patterson says:
    my thoughts are with you all

  • March 29, 2012
    Tim & Debbie Tucker says:
    We are so saddened to hear of Lawrence's passing. May you hold your memories of him close, as they will help you heal in the days ahead. Keeping you in our prayers. May God Bless you. Tim & Debbie Tucker

  • March 29, 2012
    tyty jones says:
    many memories of trucking with lawrence both of us have millions of miles on the road

  • March 28, 2012
    Rachelle Rathbone says:
    I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dad. Please know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • March 28, 2012
    Elaine and Jackie Holder says:
    Sprry for your loss and you will be in my prayers.l never knew Mr. Lyda personally but l have had friends who drove for him.l have heard Mr. lydas name all my life.My grand father knew him, and my husbands family knew him.He always had such pretty trucks.I really feel like I do know him.I believe God will give you (all of the family) strength and help you through all of your sorrow and with your grief.He is a good God and He cares for you,and He sees your tears and your breaking hearts.