Michael Lyda

May 23, 1968 ~ March 13, 2012
LINDEN TX Graveside services for Michael Dean Lyda, 43, of Bivins will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday. March 17, 2012 at Center Grove Cemetery near Linden. Interment is under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. Mr. Lyda passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2012 in Texarkana. He was born May 23, 1968 in Dallas to Howard and Neva Joyce Jackson Lyda. He was a pipe inspector. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Jodi Surratt Lyda of Bivins; two sons, Michael Bryan Lyda and Jacob Lyda and Gail Bowman, all of Linden; one daughter, Shelby Lyda and Jonathon Stone of Bivins; two grandchildren, Kaydence Lyda and Jacob Tomeis Lyda, Jr.; a sister, Donna Byrd of Mississippi; his step-father, Duane Smith of Linden; other family and friends who dearly loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doyle; and a sister, Debbie.
I'm so very sorry for your loss and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Rest in peace Michael. May your precious wife & family have peace to carry on. Hugs to you Jodi!
So sorry to hear of the death of Michael Lyda. If I remember correctly, I had the honor of teaching both of his sons, Michael and Jacob. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Mrs. Kirkland (Reading, 7th grade)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You will be truly missed.
Jodi, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Jodi, I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Wish there was a way I could help you. You two had a true and special love.
Jodi, I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Wish there was a way I could help you. You two had a true and special love.
Sorry for your lose, He was always a straight shooter and predictable, a good man and not a bad card player, God bless your family. i hope heaven has a fishing pond cause I know he is looking…..