James Darrell Hyde

James Darrell Hyde, 72, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born in Paragould on February 25, 1951, to the late James Doyle and Betty Hyde. Darrell graduated from Stanford High School in 1969. He received a basketball scholarship with Southern Baptist College. After college, he worked at Art's Auto Parts and Homestead Department Store before going to work for Auto Zone. He advanced with Auto Zone several times and retired over commercial accounts. Darrell returned to work for O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Darrell loved cars whether he was restoring one or racing one. He built several cars from the frame up. He enjoyed traveling in the cars he built, and he would often drive them through the Ozark Mountains. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents.

Darrell is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Bobby) Ewing of Myrtle, Mississippi; step-daughter, Shelley (Chris) Ontl of Bartlett, Tennessee; grandchildren, Shelby (Ricky) John of Atoka, Tennessee, Cory (Taylor) Willis of Myrtle, Ryan Neely of Oakland, Tennessee, Kayla Grieme of Brooklyn, New York, and Jaiden Ontl of Bartlett; great grandchildren, Wyatt John Atoka and Charlotte Neely of Oakland; brother, Perry Hyde of Leslie, Arkansas; sister, Janie McCarrell of Olive Branch, Mississippi; niece, Shawna (Brandon) Lake of Avon, Indiana; nephew, Billy McCarrell of Olive Branch; great niece, Braylee Jo Lake of Avon; and special friend, Casey Erzen of Bartlett.

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 11:30 AM-1 PM at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. The funeral will begin at 1 PM. Burial will follow in Mountain Home Cemetery. Pallbearers are Billy McCarrell, Chris Ontl, Bobby Ewing, Cory Willis, and Dylan Ewing. Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Davis and Perry Hyde. Online guestbook: www.heathfuneralhome.com