Eugene Boyd Hyden went home to his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2021. He was born to Allen and Nellie Hyden on December 26, 1933 in Bluefield, West Virginia. He was an Air Force Veteran and was stationed in Japan as a Morse code operator.

Gene worked for the United States Postal Service for 34 years. Having served as Postmaster in Marlington, WV., he moved to Florida and was Postmaster in Roseland, FL. until his retirement in 1990.

Gene was a lifetime member of Roseland Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Assistant Chief for many years. He was a founding member of Sebastian Elks Lodge Post 2714 and a member of many other local organizations.

Gene is survived by his wife of 29 years, Pat, stepson James (Angelica) Via, grandsons Jesse and Jeremy, and two brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by twin sons, Terry and Jerry, stepdaughter Kathy Sue Newkirk, and his brother, Allen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer at 900 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL. 32960.

Graveside service will be 10:30am on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Sebastian City Cemetery under the care of Seawinds Funeral Home, Sebastian, FL.