SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 341
In Memory
of
Charles Winfred Snyder Sr.
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Charles Winfred Snyder Sr. on January 21, 2019, at
the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Estelle Haddox Snyder, Charles
Snyder was born near Okemah, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1922; he grew
up with four brothers and a sister in western Oklahoma before
moving with his family to the Texas Panhandle when he was 15 years
old; following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he answered his
nation's call to duty by enlisting in the United States Army; his
service during World War II included tours in North Africa and
Italy, and he earned a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Medal with five Bronze Stars for his valorous efforts; he was
honorably discharged from the military in 1945, at the rank of
sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Snyder was joined in matrimony to the former
Dorothy Johnson on January 31, 1948, and they shared a rewarding
union that spanned more than 67 years; in the course of their
marriage, the couple became the proud parents of four children,
Clifford, Linda, Elsie, and Chuck, and later in life, Mr. Snyder
had the pleasure of seeing his cherished family grow to include
four grandchildren, Rachel, Cecilia, Donnie, and Annelise, and
four great-grandchildren, Thomas, Devin, Lila, and Novi; and
WHEREAS, Displaying a strong work ethic from an early age,
Mr. Snyder earned money as a child by tending to cotton fields,
and he went on to hold several jobs before striking out on his own
as a paint contractor; in 1952, he and his wife settled in
Marshall, where he earned a bachelor's degree in religious
studies from East Texas Baptist University; after completing his
education, he established another business, Classic Homes by
Charles Snyder, going on to construct more than a hundred classic
homes in the Marshall area; a man of strong faith, he was also an
ordained Baptist minister, and he preached at the First Baptist
Church mission in Jefferson and served as a substitute pastor for
other local congregations; he was a valued member of Central
Baptist Church for six decades; and
WHEREAS, Charles Snyder embraced life with joy and
enthusiasm, and although he is deeply missed, he will forever
remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and loved him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Winfred
Snyder Sr. and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Charles Snyder.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate