Jefferson "Jeff" Hyde, 56, of Paragould passed from this life December 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 19, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to Silas Gary and Millie Hyde. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech and Williams College. Jeff owned a whole sale business and had pastored several churches in northeast Arkansas. He loved the outdoors and especially the fall season of the year. He was a member of the Browns Chapel Baptist Church. Jeff is survived by his wife of 32 years, JoAnna Hyde, of the home; mother, Millie Hyde; and brother, Gary Lee.He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Hyde. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Phillips Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.Lasting memorials may be made to the Browns Chapel Baptist Church, The Children's Home of Paragould, or the charity of your choice. Jeff HydeJanuary 19, 1958 - December 27, 2014