Wilbur Martin “Bill” Snyder, 83, of Morgantown and formerly of Buckhannon, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at Madison Center.
He was born in Masontown, on July 3, 1938, a son of the late Earl Marion and Emma Evoline Lott Snyder.
Bill was a truck driver and retired after 30 years of service with Purity and Flowers Baking Company. He moved to Morgantown in 2003 and worked in maintenance for Brookview Apartments until 2014 where he resided.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Westover VFW Post 9916, American Legion Post 174, and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Free Mason since 1997. He enjoyed camping, fishing and working in his garden. Bill was loved by many and a friend to all.
Survivors include his sons, Douglas E. Snyder and Kevin J. (Toni) Snyder, all of Buckhannon; three grandsons, Austen, Ashton and Aiden; and one sister, Jaclyn D. Snyder Gatian of Morgantown and Satellite Beach, Fla. He is also survived by his former spouses, Anna Gay Lane Snyder and Esther Arey, both of Buckhannon.
Friends may join Bill’s family to honor his life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover/Morgantown, from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24 with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating immediately followed by the according of full military honors at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Masontown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing toward funeral expenses by either visiting the funeral home’s website, www.smithfcc.com, or calling direct at 304-292-9494.
