Kenneth W. Hyde, otherwise known by his friends as "Smoke", 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 18, 1932 to the late Elmyra and Herbert Hyde.

Shortly after graduating high school in Amherst, Ohio, he married his beloved wife, Patricia, and relocated to Florida. From there, he enlisted in the US Navy. Ken proudly served in active duty on the USS Forrestal. He was also a member of the Naval Reserves. He lived in Florida/Alabama for 17 years, where he worked as an automobile mechanic. He then returned to the Amherst, Ohio area and finished his career at the Amherst Electric Department, retiring in the Norwalk area.

In his early adult life, Ken could be seen around town on his Harley-Davidson. This activity was replaced by bowling and dancing at the Elks Club once the children arrived.

Ken was a committed husband and dad and enjoyed spending free time with his family. He enjoyed taking care of the yard and cultivating his amazing vegetable gardens with one of his many canine companions at his side. He was an avid watcher of western and war movies and could often be found in front of the TV on a hot afternoon. Ken also enjoyed the water: whether boating, fishing or just sitting at the water's edge.

Ken is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Peter) Johnson, Susan (Donald) Sterling; his step-grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob, and Mathew Sterling; and his "adopted Syrian son" as he was fondly referred to, Danny George.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by the love of his life of 68 years, Patricia L. Hyde in November of 2020.

Per Kenneth's wishes, there will be no formal services, rather his family encourages those who loved him to honor his life in their own way and to hold dear to their heart the fond memories they have of him. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is entrusted with Ken's arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting WalkerEastmanHeydingerFH.com

Wounded Warrior Project
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Tel: 1-877-832-6997
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