Gary Eugene Snyder, Sr., 85 of Grain Valley passed away on March 5, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1938 to LaVerna and James Snyder in Sioux City, IA.
Gary, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Danette; Son, Gary Jr. (Spouse: Jeanetta); granddaughters, Troi (Spouse: Nate) Hackett; Samantha Jo (Spouse: Brian) Adkins; grandson, Jackson; great- grandsons, Louis and Amos Adkins; great -granddaughter, Mary Kate Hackett. Gary was preceded in death by his mother LaVerna; Brother Robert and his father James; he has one surviving brother Ronald.
After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, Mt. Vernon, MO; Gary joined the Air Force to serve his country, which took him to domestic and international locations. Upon leaving the Military, Gary went into the Trucking / Transportation industry until he retired.
Gary was a truly great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family and friends. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Grain Valley.
Services will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, MO. A remembrance service will be held at a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Carol Ready
9 Mar 2023Our sympathy to you, Margaret. We’ve missed you since your move from here to Texas. We remember good times from M & M Club at Timothy. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Carol & Bill Ready
Troi Hackett
10 Mar 2023Carol, Gary’s granddaughter here, you’re very welcome to come to the service next week. And pass on the info to anyone you know that would like to come.
A Celebration of Life to honor Gary Snyder Sr. Will take place at 3pm Saturday March 18th 2023, at the Faith United Methodist Church, Grain Valley Mo.
There will be a 30 minute visitation time at 3, followed by the Celebration Service.