Mr. Franklin Carswell Hyde, 85, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Franklin was born on March 15, 1938 in Burke County to the late Louise Lowman Hyde. He was a retired inspector in the furniture manufacturing industry.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Hyde, a son, Billy Ray Hyde, and one brother, Jerry Hyde.
Survivors include his three children; Carson David Hyde of Stanley, Sharon Morgan and husband Dwight of Valdese, and Angie Shuping and husband Wayne of Connelly Springs. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Ricky Lee Hyde, David Carson Hyde, Dana Hyde, Elisha Shuping and Joshua Shuping, and two great-grandchildren, Carmen and Sarah Williams.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Wayne Shuping officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Valdese.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent to Amorem Hospice of Burke, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Hyde family.