Eugene F. Snyder passed away on July 2, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1928 in Miami, Florida to C. Cyril Snyder (1904-1993) and Signa H. Waggoner (1903-1972). Eugene (Gene) lived in many states throughout his life including Florida, Iowa, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. He lived in Ridgeway, SC the latter years of his life. Gene was an engineer during his career and worked on many complex systems. He loved mathematics and science and spent his whole life learning many different fields in depth: history, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, and biology just to name a few.
Gene married Barbara L. Bowen (1935-2014) in 1958 and they had 4 sons (Steve, Terry, Ricky, Jonathan) together. Later he married Lucile Branham (1929-2017) and they resided in Ridgeway, SC. In 1976 Gene joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and that has been an important part of his life ever since.
He is survived by 2 sisters Emeline Holz and Janette Scholl as well as 4 sons and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will be missed by family and friends alike.
A funeral service for Mr. Snyder will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Ridgeway Ward at 11:00 am with burial to follow the service in Centerville Cemetery in Ridgeway, SC. The family will be recieving friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Eugene F. Snyder passed away on July 2, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1928 in Miami, Florida to C. Cyril Snyder (1904-1993) and Signa H. Waggoner (1903-1972). Eugene (Gene) lived in many states throughout his life including Florida, Iowa, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. He lived in Ridgeway, SC the latter years of his life. Gen