Gene was raised in Moundville and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1945. He owned and operated his own truck all his life and primarily hauled livestock to Kansas City, MO. He also hauled glass, fruit, pop bottles among other items. Gene loved hunting, fishing, gardening/raising tomatoes, and sitting and talking to neighbors on his front porch swing.
Survivors include his four children, Steve Snyder and his wife Joy, Warsaw, MO, Ron Snyder and his wife Kathy, Ft. Scott, KS, Julie Gorman and her husband Philip, Ft. Scott, and Monte Snyder and his wife Jennifer, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma, his parents and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, and one granddaughter, Lori.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Worsley Cemetery, Bronaugh, MO with Ed Post officiating. Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. on Monday until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
Those who wish may contribute in Gene's name to Worsley Cemetery in care of Ferry Funeral Home
*** Those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing and are asked to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.
