Arthur C. Snyder, 96, of Rising Sun, MD, went to be with his Lord on March 9, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Arthur Snyder and Elsie C. (Longstreet) Snyder. Arthur’s life was dairy farming but his love was his family. He faithfully served his Savior andContinue Reading
Arthur C. Snyder, 96, of Rising Sun, MD, went to be with his Lord on March 9, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Arthur Snyder and Elsie C. (Longstreet) Snyder.
Arthur’s life was dairy farming but his love was his family. He faithfully served his Savior and his church and was a man of prayer. He enjoyed the simple things of life, a beautiful sunset, a nice breeze, and listening to hymns of the faith played by his daughters.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran who served as a crew chief in the 352nd Fighter Group in the European theater during WWII.
Arthur is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Doris, of Rising Sun, MD; his daughters: Deborah L. Jeanes and her husband, Stephen, of Reedsville, PA, Bethany R. Meulenberg of Rising Sun, MD, Melody D. LaPierre of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Candace J. Combee and her husband, Peter, of Staunton, VA; eighteen grandchildren; and forty-three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Grace Bible Chapel. There will be a private graveside service for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to, “Gideons International” and sent in care of R. T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O.Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.
carol alexander
left a message on January 21, 2021:
I knew Mr. Art and Mrs. Doris Snyder when i was a little kid. They lived on a farm in Calvert, Md.. It was called Cedar Farm, I lived on the same farm and they were very nice folks. My name is Carol B. Alexander and I am 80 years old.
Mark Hozey
left a message on June 22, 2019:
I remember going to Uncle Art's farm as a kid with my family, I was 5 and sat on his lap driving the tractor, my mom was concerned but Art said a boy should know how to drive a tractor at that age.. Prayers and Love sent to his family. Mark Hozey Washington Twp NJ
George Schnyer
left a message on June 11, 2018:
I (unfortunately for me) never met Art in person, however, I spoke with him quite a few times via phone conversations regarding his experiences with the 352nd FG and being the crew chief of Maj. George E. Preddy's last aircraft, P-51D "Cripes A' Mighty" as well as Arts previously assigned P-51B "Snoots Sniper". (He told me that name should have been "Snoots Snipper", but when painted was misspelled). Art was also a barber on the side and so there was a barber pole on the right side of Cripes A' Mighty. Those conversations happened in the mid 1990's and although a long time has passed by, I never forgot him and that it was more important to him to discuss with me where I was at with the Lord than talking of the past of WWII. He sent me a Holy Bible when he sent the photos and negatives that I had borrowed for my research and also had me contact Sam Sox and Joe Noah regarding further info on Major Preddy and the aircraft that he flew. But it has been the sending of the Holy Bible that always triggers my memory of Art Snyder and the fact that I should have met him in person. I went back in the U. S. Air Force in 2001 at the age of 42 because of Art and the men of his generation. Rest in Peace Art.
Joe Noah
left a message on October 29, 2017:
Goodbye, Art, one I will never forget! First met Art when Sam Sox and I flew to meet him for an interview about his service as crew chief on George Preddy's Mustang, Cripes A'Mighty. The first thing Art did when we met was say a prayer!
Sam Sox. Jr
left a message on October 22, 2017:
Loved your husband and cherish the many years friendship we shared. One of the shining souls who loved and shared Christ with all who encountered him
God rest his soul in His loving arms forever...
God rest his soul in His loving arms forever...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
PAUL BROWN
left a message on March 18, 2017:
NE SAID IT ALL AND HE SAID IT BEST--THE BEST IS YET TO COME -
Bill Shephard
left a message on March 13, 2017:
Mr. Snyder was a kind and generous man that shared his farm with the Principio Creek and Hopewell kids by allowing them to fish in his pond and around the creek. I was one of those youngsters and rode the school bus with the girls. My sympathy to his family during this time. Thank you Mr. Snyder
Sam Sox, Jr. ssox2@hotmail.com
left a message on March 13, 2017:
Art was one of the finest examples of what a follower of Jesus Christ should strive to be, in times of war and peace. He would never say just "goodbye"... ,it was always " stay vertical and keep looking up". I have been so impressed with his salutation I have adapted it and tell of Art it's source. Hopefully others will adopt it also. God love you my friend... Rest forever in your Savior's embrace...
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carol alexander
left a message on January 21, 2021:
I knew Mr. Art and Mrs. Doris Snyder when i was a little kid. They lived on a farm in Calvert, Md.. It was called Cedar Farm, I lived on the same farm and they were very nice folks. My name is Carol B. Alexander and I am 80 years old.
Mark Hozey
left a message on June 22, 2019:
I remember going to Uncle Art's farm as a kid with my family, I was 5 and sat on his lap driving the tractor, my mom was concerned but Art said a boy should know how to drive a tractor at that age.. Prayers and Love sent to his family. Mark Hozey Washington Twp NJ
George Schnyer
left a message on June 11, 2018:
I (unfortunately for me) never met Art in person, however, I spoke with him quite a few times via phone conversations regarding his experiences with the 352nd FG and being the crew chief of Maj. George E. Preddy's last aircraft, P-51D "Cripes A' Mighty" as well as Arts previously assigned P-51B "Snoots Sniper". (He told me that name should have been "Snoots Snipper", but when painted was misspelled). Art was also a barber on the side and so there was a barber pole on the right side of Cripes A' Mighty. Those conversations happened in the mid 1990's and although a long time has passed by, I never forgot him and that it was more important to him to discuss with me where I was at with the Lord than talking of the past of WWII. He sent me a Holy Bible when he sent the photos and negatives that I had borrowed for my research and also had me contact Sam Sox and Joe Noah regarding further info on Major Preddy and the aircraft that he flew. But it has been the sending of the Holy Bible that always triggers my memory of Art Snyder and the fact that I should have met him in person. I went back in the U. S. Air Force in 2001 at the age of 42 because of Art and the men of his generation. Rest in Peace Art.
Joe Noah
left a message on October 29, 2017:
Goodbye, Art, one I will never forget! First met Art when Sam Sox and I flew to meet him for an interview about his service as crew chief on George Preddy's Mustang, Cripes A'Mighty. The first thing Art did when we met was say a prayer!
Sam Sox. Jr
left a message on October 22, 2017:
Loved your husband and cherish the many years friendship we shared. One of the shining souls who loved and shared Christ with all who encountered him
God rest his soul in His loving arms forever...
God rest his soul in His loving arms forever...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
PAUL BROWN
left a message on March 18, 2017:
NE SAID IT ALL AND HE SAID IT BEST--THE BEST IS YET TO COME -
Bill Shephard
left a message on March 13, 2017:
Mr. Snyder was a kind and generous man that shared his farm with the Principio Creek and Hopewell kids by allowing them to fish in his pond and around the creek. I was one of those youngsters and rode the school bus with the girls. My sympathy to his family during this time. Thank you Mr. Snyder
Sam Sox, Jr. ssox2@hotmail.com
left a message on March 13, 2017:
Art was one of the finest examples of what a follower of Jesus Christ should strive to be, in times of war and peace. He would never say just "goodbye"... ,it was always " stay vertical and keep looking up". I have been so impressed with his salutation I have adapted it and tell of Art it's source. Hopefully others will adopt it also. God love you my friend... Rest forever in your Savior's embrace...
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.