O. Neil Snyder, 76 of Huntington passed away at 3:18 am on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Neil was a 1960 graduate of West Rockcreek High School. He had worked at International Harvestor in Fort Wayne for 22 years and retired upon their closing and then worked for 16 years at GM in Anderson, retiring in 2007. Neil was a member of the UAW 663 in Anderson. He also farmed for over 40 years in Huntington and Allen Counties. Neil was a member of Markle Church of Christ and was an active member of the Joy Class. He was an inductee into the Huntington County Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. He played semi-pro baseball for the Kokomo Highlanders. He coached baseball for many years in Markle. Neil loved following his grandkids activities and was an avid Purdue fan.
Neil was born on May 12, 1942 in Bluffton, the son of Robert D. and Alvada H. (Martin) Snyder.
He was united in marriage to Carol J. Hosler on June 30, 1961 in Markle. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2013.
Survivors include a son: Lonnie (Lisa) Snyder of Huntington; two daughters: Wendy (Doug) Gower of Huntington; Jill (Brian) Conn of Auburn; two brothers: Joe Snyder of Anderson; Kevin Snyder of Fort Wayne and seven grandchildren: Brittany Gower, Brandi Gower, Brock Gower, Chelsi Snyder, Carly Snyder, Andrew Conn and Kaylee Conn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Candace Zimmerman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:00 am with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Aaron McClary officiating.
Memorial donations can be made out to Markle Church of Christ designated to either the Joy Class or to the General Fund in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
Interment will be at the Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville.
