Randy ending his Senior year in high school in 1968.

Randy practicing for a debate meet in 1968

I am so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing.  I got to know Randy and Annie when they were serving at Highland Meadows in Texas.  Such a great couple!   Randy and I shared the love of music and Willie Nelson in particular.   One Sunday Randy came up to me and I said I was at a Willie Nelson concert last night!  And I said "oh really.....I didn't realize he was in town.....where did you see him?"  Randy replied...."William Robert's Symphony Hall in Fort Worth."  I told him I had never even heard of that place.  He replied...."well....it's Billy Bob's......but when you are a preacher it sounds better to say William Roberts Symphony Hall!"  He was a very deep thinking man with a quick wit and an incredible ability to reach into the hearts of those listening to his sermons and gently tug them closer to God.   He was a good man.  A good friend.  He will be missed by many but he is in the glorious presence of God now.  Annie, my condolences to you and the family.

Annie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many special memories of times spent with Randy and all of you.  Randy was like family to me, growing up at FCC Church of Hessville, Indiana. 
He was always so supportive of my music ministry through the years. All the times spent with your family were special times I will always cherish.  Sending  love, and prayers!!

Annie, lifting you and your family up!! Randy was instrumental in my journey to be a pastor. I still remember the night at youth group where we did a magic trick where I ripped  his shirt right off, leaving his coat and tie still in place. Thank you both for your influence in my journey!

Enjoy Randy when he was my Minister in Georgia. He was a Good Man of God..RIP.

I’m sorry to hear of Randy’s death. I’m certain he will be missed dearly.  It’s of great comfort to know we will see him again!  He baptized me at age 10 at Madison Christian Church .  My life will always be changed because he helped me make that decision, in his living room, on Greengate Dr.   Even as a young child, I saw the difference he made in lives.  Eternal differences.  I pray for his family to be comforted and blessed during this time.  -  Beth (Peters) Lawton

Dear Annie and Family:    Our deepest sympathy with your loss of Randy. We were terribly sadden to hear of his passing.  Our fondest memories of Madison Christian Church is with Randy as pastor and his humble and engaging personality. We have and surely do miss him. "But to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord." And we know that Randy is where he wanted to be...in His prescence. Our prayers are with you all during this time.                       Jerry and Bobbie Smith

We will all miss Randy. He was a Godly man that loved God and knew his scripture.  He was always interested in his congregation. May our Father in Heaven wrap His Arms around Annie and family. May God bless all of you.   In Christ,  Kim Heaton Koogler and family

We can only imagine the party they must be having in Heaven to welcome Randy!  What a wonderful man of God.  Oh, how he will be missed here on earth.  Our most sincere condolences go out to Annie and the family.  Carol and I were both Baptized by Randy at Madison Christian Church in Groveport in 1980.  We also had the pleasure of being their across-the-street neighbors in Groveport.  Years later Randy still joked about us leaving them our trash can when we moved to Arizona.  As we have moved through the seasons of our lives, we have often looked back to the years we spent with Randy at Madison where we truly came to know the Lord.  What a wonderful time that was!  We look forward to the day when we will all be together again.

Throughout today Annie and the entire Snyder Family, who are mourning the passing of Randy, have been on my heart and in my prayers.

I met Randy through local Dayton area minister luncheons. He was always encouraging to me as he showed a personal interest in me and always had a humorous story to share. Also, I enjoyed years ago visiting Crossview on my Sundays off to learn from his good biblical teaching.

In recent years he attended the congregation that I serve (Southwest Church) and always had an encouraging word to share. If I were not recovering from a medical procedure, I would have been in attendance today for his funeral. 

My prayers are with the family during this time. And please know that I will miss seeing Randy in the future!
Roger Hendricks

This breaks my heart. Randy actually baptized me at Mount Carmel Christian Church.  He was a very humble and classy man.  Prayers to his entire family!!! ❤️‍🩹

Dear Annie and Family,
My heart aches for your precious family.  
Words can’t describe the appreciation I have for Randy.  He was a wonderful pastor who spoke so eloquently.  I was always amazed at his memory.  He knew everyone’s name and remembered the minute details of every conversation.  My husband was Catholic but was drawn to Randy.  He went flying with Kev  even though he didn’t really know much about Kev.  I knew he was building a relationship with Kev and I appreciated that so much.  When Randy announced he was leaving Madison Christian Church, I sobbed so hard that I almost hyperventilated.  I knew God had other plans for Randy but it didn’t make his absence any easier.  Fast forward 20 plus years, Randy heard Kev was in Hospice and had only days to live.  Randy called him on the phone to pray with him.  That meant much to Kev and to our family.  When I heard Randy went home to be with the Lord, I couldn’t help but think that he would see Kev and Kev would thank him for setting the stage for him to eventually give his heart to Jesus.  Our family will always appreciate all that Randy did and the sacrifices you all made so that he could minister to others.  May God carry you and pull you closer to His side while you walk out this part of your journey.  Hugs, love and prayers.  Michelle Heller and family.

Annie and family,
We are sad to hear about Randy. We had such interesting conversations with him; he was always very well read, and knew a little bit about everything. He displayed such ease at being able to chat with just about anybody. We have so many memories of his sharp wit and humor.
Annie, you and your family will be in our thoughts.
Ed, Shirley, Mackenzie and Audrey Morrow

I remember the first day I met Randy at Crossview Christian Church, I had heard he was a man of great wit and humor so I put on a name tag and introduced myself as "Randy Snyder" and the look on his face was quite memorable and the laughs began that very moment between us. For several years we were privileged to get to know Randy and Annie. Each Sunday I would search out Annie and give her a hug from her "Cousin". We know that Randy is with the Lord and we look forward to seeing him someday when we also will be "Asleep in the Lord". May God's Blessing be with Annie and family!
Your BASIC, Tom & Shirley Campbell

Oh Randy, you'll be missed soo much. A true man of God, gone too soon ,but who am i to second guess Gods plan. When our son lay in critical cond from terrible auto accident, this man ,who not one of us knew, tended to the needs of our family and community simply because he had heard of the accident down the street from Crossview in 2010. His compassion for the people he ran across in life made him special beyond his God given skill in oratory. Ultimately though, it was his skill in preaching the Word to his flock that made him stand out amongst his peers. While deployed overseas, Randys sermons on Jonah and the whale kept me sane in a crazy environment. Missed he will be, but ill never forget how Randys life crossed with mine. Lord, he belongs to the ages now.

Randy was a wonderful minister. I knew him when he was at Mount Carmel Christian Church in the Stone Mountain, Georgia (Atlanta) area. My condolences go out to his family.  His life  and ministry definitely had a positive impact on many!

Annie & Family,
It is with the greatest regret that I will be unable to attend tomorrow's service for Randy. Randy was someone that I will always remember and being able to minister alongside him at CrossView brings back great memories. He certainly was a man of God and an amazing communicator of God's Word. 
May God continue to watch over you all and provide the peace and comfort that only He can.
-- Greg Cowger & Julie

I'm so sorry , Jim, Sandy and family ...I know that right now, John, Connie, Cathy and Randy are in each other's arms in Paradise....I hope this gives you some comfort at this difficult time....your babysitter, Karen C. Allen

My wife and I would like to express our sympathy to the Snyder family at the passing of Randy.  I have known Randy for almost 60 years.  As teens we attended the same youth group, church, high school and college.  We both are Timothies of the same church in Hessville, Indiana.  We shared a dorm room at CBS for one year.
Randy was one of the reasons I chose to go to Cincinnati Bible Seminary.  His family helped guide me into the ministry. 
We grieve for your loss.  You all are in our prayers.
Rick and Paulette Brouillette

From the day Randy and I arrived at CBS, we were fast friends. The two of us, along with Rob Selby, just had an instant connection. During our college years we had the opportunity to take classes together, sing together and travel around Cincinnati and its environs. Randy became an exceptional preacher, well on his way to the outstanding life of kingdom service which he would lead. Time and distance would separate us, but on the rare occasions when we could get together it was as though we were never apart. I am just one of thousands of people whose lives were enriched and blessed by knowing him.
I’m praying for God to comfort and strengthen Annie and the family now and in the days to come.

Mike Greenwood,  CBS class of 1972

The Milburn family was very sad to hear of Randy's passing. It meant the world to us when he made the special effort to conduct the services for our parents 6 weeks apart. Randy meant a lot to this family and we know that through his devotion to Christ and his family they are comforted.

Randy was such a blessing to us when we attended Crossview Christian for a while a few years ago. Our deepest sympathies to Annie and your family at this time.

He will be missed.
He was the best Sunday school teacher. He explained why time flies when we’re older.
We enjoyed him as Pastor for several years.
Sonya Braun

I loved to hear him speak. His voice was soothing and we use to tease him that it was “radio perfect”.   He was a minister I would categorize as a scholar and good teacher.   My family loved and missed him when he left Mount Carmel.  We send prayers to the family.  We know He is safe and happy in the Fathers arms.  ~ Keri Bullard Marsh

First met Randy in Hammond, when I went to Purdue, Calumet campus in 1965. Met again at CBS in 1960 when I got out of the Army.  I did his still photography for his Christian television special. A good friend.

Randy Snyder was a true man of God, a gifted speaker, a wonderful minister to his congregation and one who stayed true to the truth.  My sincere condolences to Annie and the family. His witness to thousands through his various ministries will result in untold changed lives throughout eternity. 

Rev 21:4

Stu Stull

Dear Family,

What a beloved, kind and giving neighbor.  After retiring, whenever we were outside working around our homes, we would very briefly chat about our fam, the neighborhood and inevitably Randy would always ask if the mail came.  Well Randy, you’ve got mail from all those you have served throughout your life.  Only this time, we have to forward it to a far more upscale neighborhood in a gated community chaired by St. Peter.   You will be missed and condolences to the entire family.

Peg and Jim Adamitis

We extend our heartfelt condolences from the Dubai Church of Christ on the passing of our beloved friend, Randy. His presence amongst us was more than just occasional visits; he became an integral part of our community, actively engaging in our Sunday sermons.Randy's genuine warmth and enthusiasm for our church gatherings left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. The respect and affection he garnered were a testament to the positive impact he had within our congregation. His interactions were not limited to the formalities of religious gatherings; he embraced the community with a genuine spirit that endeared him to all.In addition to being a cherished member of our church, Randy formed meaningful connections with individuals of all ages.Our children, in particular, held a special place in his heart, and his influence on them is evident in the memories they now hold dear. His jokes and words of wisdom echoed through the halls, creating an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie.As we reflect on Randy's life, his advice continues to resonate in our minds, providing solace and guidance during this difficult time. While we mourn his physical absence, we take comfort in the belief that we will reunite with him on the shores beyond, where the bonds of friendship and community will persist.May the memories of Randy's laughter, kindness, and wisdom be a source of strength and consolation as we navigate through the challenges of his departure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we share in the collective grief of losing such a cherished member of our Dubai Church of Christ family.

Dear Annie and your Family.  Oh how my heart goes out to you at this time.  Yes, Randy was a very special man in so many ways.  What a great Minister, Teacher and Friend and so many other wonderful qualities.  We know he just heard: "Well done My good and Faithful Servent........."  I will always Very Fondly remember you and Randy from our times at MTCCC.  with Love, linda parker

My favorite thing about Uncle John was his sense of humor! Sending love to Annie and family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mr. Snyder baptized me in 1988.  He officiated my papa’s funeral in 2020. A dear man loved by so many. 

I can still hear him singing The Old Rugged Cross with his guitar; a song my mother requested for my dad’s funeral. 

His sense of humor was unmatched- the pews on Sunday morning would often shake. 

I’ll never forget his sermon about kingdom men and kingdom women.  Mr. Snyder was a kingdom man and many are in and are going to Heaven because of the way he allowed Christ to work through him. 

I’ve been thinking about his arrival home. To be absent from the body is to be present with Christ. Can you imagine the welcoming he received?  His parents, Kathy, Gene, Neil, Ruthie, Marion, Smitty and so many others were there to greet him as he arrived home. Oh it makes me excited to think about.

We love you with all our hearts, Snyder family. Our hearts were not made for this world. Sending you peace that only He can give.

Annie,
Sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Praying our great God gives you peace and comfort and strength to get through this time. 
John Jacobus

Annie & family-
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Randy was a wonderful man of God. I truly enjoyed learning from him.  Prayers of comfort & strength in the coming days.
Joy Boone
Mount Carmel Christian Church

Randy was a blessing to us in so many ways.  We were continually blessed by his Sunday messages, his talent, sense of humor and support.
His love for his wife and his family was evident and admired.  
Our deepest condolences to dear Annie and precious family.  May the love from family and friends be of comfort to you at this time of grief.
Love.
Sue & Roger Harter

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John Randall (Randy) Snyder

18 November, 1950 – 11 January, 2024

Anderson Funeral Home

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