Kenneth Andrew “Andy” Snyder Jr., 44, of Folkston, Ga., passed away Sept. 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1972, to Kenneth Andrew Sr. and Julie Byrd Snyder in Fernandina Beach.
He was a member of the Camden County High School band and a graduate of Camden County High School in 1990. He graduated with his applied science degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. He then worked with Dekle-Wainwright Funeral Home of Kingsland as an apprentice, and has been employed for 25 years as a mechanical insulator.
Andy had a great smile that was extremely contagious, beautiful long hair and a friendly spirit that no one could resist. He was a diehard Gator, history buff and an avid reader. He was passionate about music and loved sharing that passion with his friends and family. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston.
Andy is survived by his mother, Julie Byrd Snyder of Folkston; father, Kenneth Andrew Snyder Sr. of Yulee; a son, Kenneth Andrew (Trey) Snyder III and his mother, Christine Moore; grandmother, Florence Byrd Crews of Folkston; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his stepgrandfather, Buster Crews of Folkston; and grandparents, Frank D. Snyder Sr. and Helen Snyder of Fernandina Beach.
The family received friends Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, at Shepard Roberson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church of Folkston, with Dr. Randy Jacoby and the Rev. Gene McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston.
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