SEPTEMBER 13, 1951 – APRIL 1, 2023
Jon C. Snyder age 71, of Versailles passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence.
Jon was born September 13, 1951, to the late Louden & Grace “Charlene” (Coombs) Snyder. Jon was also preceded in death by his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Robert (Gus) & Norma Barga; brothers, Matt Snyder, Clark Snyder; and infant brothers, Tom Snyder, Jerry Snyder and Mark Snyder.
Jon is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carmen (Barga) Snyder whom he married July 2, 1977; daughter & son-in-law, Elizabeth (Betsy) & Ryan Chivington of Deltona, Florida; grandchildren, Eli, Kate, Kylie, Titus, Sarah, Kari, Judah and Grace; siblings, Janet & Tom Armstrong, Linda & Dave Castle, Dane & Sheila Snyder, Karla Weaver and Don Snyder; brother-in-law, R. Douglas Barga; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jon was raised in Portland, Indiana, and was a 1970 graduate of Portland High School. Jon worked for his father-in-law at Gus’s Garage & Towing in Versailles and later became owner. He later started and operated KROWN Rust Protection until his retirement. Jon enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his grandchildren.
Jon was a faithful follower of Jesus, a child of God, and a devout Christian. He lived life under the mighty love and grace of Christ. He walked in step with the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit was evident in His life. Jon had a deep love for God and people. He was a leader, a servant, a mentor, a teacher, a person of prayer with gentle soul, a loving, kind, compassionate, loyal, caring man with deeply held beliefs and Biblical convictions. He spread the joy and good news of Jesus and impacted others through his words and deeds. He was actively involved in many ministries especially those at Versailles Christian Church as a longtime active member where he served in many capacities and roles including Elder and Deacon. Jon was truly a man after God’s heart. He loved God, his family, friends, church, and community and is deeply missed by all.
In accordance with Jon’s wishes, his remains were donated to the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University.
A celebration of Jon’s life will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Versailles Christian Church 105 West Ward Street, Versailles, OH 45380. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the church. Memorial contributions may be made given to Alive Church 2665 N. Atlantic Ave. Box 136, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 or at https://alive.church/give/ (The Church that Pastor Ryan & Betsy and their family founded in 2022 and are leading), Everheart Hospice in Greenville or the Cancer Association of Darke County in Jon’s memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Snyder family.