"A life that touches others goes on forever, as his does."

With great sadness, the family of James Oliver Snyder announces his passing from his earthly home to his heavenly home. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away very peacefully on September 10, 2025. Jimmy's mother was Ruby Inez Miller.

Jimmy joined the Air Force on June 14, 1966, and served his country honorably until June 12, 1970. He served a tour of duty in Thailand during this time. He was based out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Jimmy was associated with the aircraft maintenance of B-52 bombers.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Donna Maready Snyder. This union was based on mutual respect and Christian values. Surviving to cherish Jimmy's memories are daughter, Joelle S. Hollingsworth and husband Jason of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina; son, Jim Snyder, and wife Christy of Chinquapin, North Carolina. Jimmy was a proud and devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. Jay Snyder and wife Victoria of Chinquapin; Jenna Snyder of Chinquapin; John Hollingsworth, and soon to be husband to Georgia Yeargan, both of Angier; and Ava Hollingsworth of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. He is also survived by sister-in-law Jo Maready and husband Eddie Brinson of Chinquapin. Niece Alison Raynor and great nephew Baines Raynor of Beulaville.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory was a treasure."

Graveside Service:

Sunday, September 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Maready Family Cemetery, Chinquapin, NC (3546 Fountaintown Rd.)

Visitation will follow the service at the graveside.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Snyder family.