Obituaries

Dr. William Garland Hyde

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Dr. William Garland Hyde joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday June 4, 2017. He was born in 1953 and raised in Paragould, Ark. He relocated his family to Bella Vista and established the Village's paramedic program as its first paramedic/firefighter. He also founded a very prosperous family business, until injury forced him to retire from the fire department, and sell his business. Not to be content, he returned to college and earned several degrees including his Doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University, where he served as an associate professor. During his many journeys he served as an English Professor at Universities in Taiwan, ROC. Following his world tour, Bill retired from education and returned home to Arkansas where he spent his final years enjoying family and many hobbies and projects. He is survived by his three sons, William & wife Angela, Bryan, & Bradley, two grandchildren, Keona & Kiera, brother Don, & sisters Deborah & Donna. He was celebrated during a private ceremony.

Published June 11, 2017

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