Phillip Jerry Snyder, age 97, of Jack Sullins Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on June 7, 1928 in Mitchell County, he was the oldest and the last of the late Aaron and Leila Buchanan Snyder children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy Peters Snyder and his second wife, Faye Snyder. Also preceding him in death were his brothers; Howard, Charlie, and Joe Snyder his sisters; Ruth Buchanan and Gennie Lee Roberson, son-in-law; Quentin Buchanan, great-grand daughter; Skylar Buchanan, grand-sons-in-law; Erette Bobbit and Alan Bagwell.
Phillip was a graduate of Harris High School. After graduation he joined the Army Air Force. After serving for three years, he attended Clemson College. Afterwards he returned home and began working in the Mica Program. Phillip retired from Henredon Furniture following twenty-five years of service. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Clemson Tigers fan, as well as Carolina Tar Heels. He loved his family and enjoyed going on picnics and walks with them. He also enjoyed working in his garden. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. He loved attending his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s sporting events.
Phillip was a member of Pine Branch Baptist Church and had attended Bear Creek Baptist Church until his health made it unable for him to go.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Joann Snyder of the home, his daughters; Janet Buchanan, Cathy Hall and husband, Danny and Penny Winchester and husband, Tommy all of Spruce Pine, his sons; Phillip Jerry Snyder Jr. and wife, Pam and Charlie Snyder and wife, Jamie, all of Spruce Pine, stepchildren: Scott Thomas and wife Pat, Darren and Stacy Buchanan of Spruce Pine. Fourteen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren, (three on the way), two great-great grandchildren, two step grandsons, two step great-grandsons, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral for Phillip Snyder will be on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Pine Branch Baptist Church with Rev’s. Bruce Cannon and Brent Snyder officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Pine Branch Baptist Church from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Interment will be in the Pine Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Graveside rites will be provided by Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 D.A.V.
The family would like to extend a ‘Special Thank You’ to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for their care of Phillip during his illness.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Blue Ridge or Mitchell Baptist Church Building Fund.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to the website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Phillip Snyder’s name and then you may sign his guestbook.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Snyder and is honored to be serving the Snyder family.
Mr. Snyder’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing
