November 24, 1928 - June 30, 2022

Billy Ray Snyder, age 93, departed this earthly home for his heavenly home on June 30, 2022. Mr. Snyder was born on November 24, 1928 to the late Roy Sherman and Eula Maude Snyder. He was a member of Lexa Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was a faithful member for many years. He retired from the Illinois Central Railroad in 1988 after 40 years of railroad service. After retiring, he and his wife Peggy enjoyed many good years of fishing. He was a "crappie snob" fisherman and didn't want anything but crappie in his freezer.

Mr. Snyder is preceded in death by his parents; wife of over 65 years, Peggy Jean Snyder; son, Billy Michael Snyder; two great-grandchildren, Aubrey Rae and River; five siblings, Hubert Snyder, Kenneth Snyder, Frank Snyder, Wiley Snyder and Myrtle Malone.

Mr. Snyder is survived by his son, Gary Ray Snyder (Sandra), who were his caregivers for the last two years; three grand-daughters, Diana Duvall (Klint), Kristina Zuranski (Tommy) and Jessica Sheppard (Matt); two sisters, Virginia Keeton and Doris Smith (Leon). He also loved and was loved by five great-grandchildren, Hayden, Mya, Peyton, Jayce and Olivia, as well as a host of other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Tommy Jacobs will officiate.
Pallbearers are Gary Snyder, Klint Duvall, Matt Sheppard, Tommy Zuranski, Hayden Duvall, Jayce Sheppard and Charles Lovell.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
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