He was born February 24, 1943 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late William and Carol (Seabolt) Snyder and he has been a resident of this area for the past 21 years moving here from North Carolina. He was a Fork Lift Driver. Garry was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Air Force and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Noreen Snyder; son, Charlie Snyder of West Virginia; sister, Deanie Hornbeck of North Carolina; brother, David Snyder of Ohio; 1 grandchild and 3 great grandchildren.