James R. Snyder

Jim is survived by his wife Cherry A. Snyder of New Braunfels, TX, and children Cary W. Snyder and wife Poksun of Ft. Worth, TX, Randy J. Snyder and wife Kim of San Antonio, TX, Anthony J. Snyder of San Antonio, TX, James C. Dunaway and wife Jojo of Houston, TX, William R. Dunaway and wife Christina of San Antonio, TX, and Emily A. Dunaway of San Antonio, TX. He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Jason Snyder, Morean Dunaway, James Ray Dunaway, Chance Dunaway, Brayden Snyder and Alexander Dunaway as well as great granddaughter Kenna Snyder.

He is also survived by sister Sue Hayes and late husband Monte of Smyrna, TN, brother Ron Snyder and wife Judy of Glendale, AZ, and sister Irene Haggard and husband Duane of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles as well as cousins.

Jim leaves behind his most excellent friend and confidant Richard A. Hamilton of Strasburg, VA, they had a special bond that few will ever experience. The happiest days of Jim's life were spent flying around the country performing safety inspections with Richard while both were serving in the Army.

Jim dedicated over 26 years of service to his country in the United States Army serving five tours in Viet Nam, as well as various locations in the US. In 1988 Jim, with partner and friend Alfred Cargen, founded Alamo Safety Organization (ASO) providing safety training to the active Army, National Guard and Reserves worldwide for over 24 years. ASO was a special source of pride in Jim's life as he felt that if the training provided saved one soldiers life then the mission was accomplished. During this time he acquired a multitude of friends and impacted many lives. The Army safety community has lost an invaluable source of wisdom and knowledge with his death.

Jim's greatest joy in life were his children and grandchildren, he was a compassionate father and grandfather as well as friend and confidante to each of them. True to his nature he never saw any difference between any of his children or grandchildren, those of his blood or by marriage; he loved them equally.

"One hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had, nor what my clothes were like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child". This is a quote from a picture that was given to Jim years ago from a friend, these words are a testament to his character.

Jim was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, friend and husband. I cherish every day of the almost fifteen years of our marriage and the 21 years that I knew him. He was my best friend and soul mate, I miss him more than words can say.

Our wish for Jim is blue skies and a gentle tail wind until we meet again one glorious day.