Raymond L. Snider
March 28, 1930 ~ April 4, 2017
Raymond Lee Snider
87, Martinsville, passed away on April 4, 2017 at St Francis Hospital. Raymond was born on March 28, 1930 in Barboursville, West Virginia to the late Guy W. and Alma M. (Kuhn) Snider.
Raymond was a graduate of Barboursville, HS and after high school enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. After 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Raymond retired from the Air Force and then embarked on a career as a warehouse manager for Howard Community Hospital for many years before retirement. In retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports, in particular, the Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, IU basketball and Cincinnati Reds.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ethel E. (Donald) Snider and a son Brent Snider.
Survivors include his children; Brian (Diane) Snider of Knoxville, TN, Bruce (Caroline) Snider of Indianapolis, Erin (Barry T.) Roberts of Martinsville, IN; a brother Jerry (Lou) Snider of Barboursville, West VA, a sister Barbara (Denny) Dunkle of Barboursville, West VA four grandchildren; Christopher Alan Snider, Chelsea LeAnn Roberts, Colin Snider, Ian Thomas Roberts, a great grandchild on the way, many nieces and nephews and his beloved cocker spaniel, Buddy Boy!
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with visitation two hours prior to service Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt Pleasant Hall, privately with military honors. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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remembering the many good times. your air force buddy.& barracks roommate & brother in law of many years. smsgt tom chaffee, usaf retired.
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Dad it’s so hard to believe your gone…I’ve been in a constant “dream state” since mom passed and now you. I always honestly thought you were going to outlive me. I had you 52 years of my life and know I was so very lucky to have you as you are a great dad. I’m going to miss your Slimism’s (as Aunt Pat called them), but I’m sure I’ll hear Tom or others say, “well Jiminy Cricket” or “let’s put in this here way.” There was an actor you always reminded me of dad and that was Andy Griffith. You had the same demeanor, actions, sayings, and even similar appearance. (If you watch just one episode of Andy Griffith show, I’m sure you’ll agree.) You taught me right from wrong, respect for others, and what I call “silent love,” as we were never the lovey-dovey type family but always, always knew you loved us. You even taught me, your “little girl”, how to play baseball and taught me about politics (oh boy). You made sure we always had a roof over our heads and food on the table. You taught me what hard work is. You retired from the Air Force and from Howard Community Hospital which was a feat in itself. I remember the first time I heard you cry after you got laid off from Volkswagen, you were asking mom, “how am I going to take care of y’all?” Well, dad you did succeed in taking care of us all. You and mom took very good care of Bruce, Brian, Brent and me even into our adulthood. You treated Tom(my husband) like one of your own and like a friend at times too. You and mom both loved your grandchildren and helped them too when they needed it. The kind words I heard after you passed as people (nieces, nephews, etc) seem to always had the words “nicest man” or nicest uncle, etc. You were always there for us, and I will always be grateful. It was scary that you passed just as I was kissing you on the forehead, but now I wouldn’t have it any other way, and I know deep in my heart and soul that, when I pass, you, Mom, and Brent will be there for me. I love and miss you dad.