John William Snyder, 88, rural LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014 in LaFontaine. He was born June 18, 1926 near Reed's Station, Illinois to Andrew and Alma (Ashby) Snyder. John honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 in World War II, in the South Pacific. He married the love of his life, Dolores Jean (Thompson) Snyder on July 5, 1948. He retired from General Motors, Marion, Indiana in 1992. He was a farmer all of his life.

He was a devoted member and leader of Boundary Line Church of Christ and was currently a member of Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Snyder, LaFontaine; son, David (Tresa) Snyder, Lenoir City, TN; daughter, Holly Snyder, LaFontaine; daughter, Susan Sailors, Wabash; daughter, Jean (Jeff) Whitmer, Wabash; son, Jeff (Bill) Snyder, Sebastopol, CA; daughter, Rebecca (Curtus) Walker, LaFontaine; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Donald L. (Patricia) Snyder, Florida; many other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by son, Dennis Joe Snyder; parents, Andrew and Alma Snyder; parents-in-law, John S. and Leona Thompson; siblings, Max, Fred, Kay, Fay, and Ray.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Indiana Organ Procurement Association (IOPA), 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com