James R. "Jim" Snyder Jr.

September 19, 1948 - October 7, 2018

James R. "Jim" Snyder, Jr., 70, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, OH on September 19, 1948, a son of the late James Snyder and Pauline Blosser Weimer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Snyder and one great grandchild, Carson Logan Shelburne. He was of the Lutheran faith and a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He had been a farmer in Ohio and was the owner of Snyder Stump Removal Services in Bristol. He was a member of the N.R.A. and the Harley Owners Group. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, guns, farming, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. James is survived by his five grandchildren, Kerrie Edwards and husband Eric, Trisha Rutter, Sabrina Snyder, Gail Stout, and Daniel Buckley; six great grandchildren, Orion, Connor, Aries, Bryn, Maddox, and Annabel; son, Michael Dale Snyder; brother, Paul Snyder; and two nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Jim's neighbors, Jennifer and Kevin Hughes for their help and comfort. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, Bristol, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Vann Seal officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Chapter 40 of the D.A.V., PO Box 775, Bristol, VA 24203-0775.