Joseph (Jody) Stanley Hyde Jr

Centreville – Joseph (Jody) Stanley Hyde, Jr., of Centreville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family. He fought a courageous battle against cancer. He was 58 years old. Jody was born on January 14, 1956 in Englewood, NJ, to the late Mary Jane and Joseph Stanley Hyde, Sr. He graduated in 1974 from Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, NJ. He acquired his teaching degree from West Chester University and Washington College. Jody was a teacher for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools for 35 years. He will be most remembered for his love of sports. During his career he served as a coach for tennis, golf, men’s baseball and as coach for the Chesapeake Spirit Swim Team. His passion was coaching Women’s Basketball. He served as the QAC Head Women’s Basketball Coach for 23 years. His record was stellar. He served on several State Boards for Sports. He received many accolades such as “Coach of the Year” on numerous occasions. He was instrumental in forming the Queen Anne’s County Athletic Boosters. In addition to his parents, Jody is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Hyde. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Arlene Hyde and two stepchildren (he loved as his own): Ashley Lewis and Jason Lewis. He is survived by two brothers: Bruce Hyde and his wife, Margaret of Vermont, Peter Hyde and his wife Chris of Florida, and one sister-in-law, Sue Hyde of New Jersey, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his beloved dogs, Molly and Dino and grand dogs: Stewart and Roxy. He will also be missed by his dear family friend and caregiver, Mr. Wayne Ritter. Jody touched many lives through the years by his teaching, coaching and mentoring. A light has gone out for his family, friends, colleagues and students. The family will greet visitors from 6:00 – 9:00 PM on September 2 at Centreville United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church on September 3 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Jody Hyde Scholarship Fund” of the Mid Shore Community Foundation or Queen Anne’s County Hospice. Please mail donations for the scholarship to: 102 East Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601. For online condolences see www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Joseph (Jody) Stanley Hyde Jr

January 14, 1956 - August 21, 2014