Charles Edward Snyder

Danville - Charles Edward Snyder, 91, a humble, Christian man, husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandpa and great grandpa went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, September 28, 2019.

He was born on June 2, 1928 to Ben and Heidi Snyder in Danville, Illinois. Charles was the oldest of five children: Dean, Marilyn Hubbard, Patsy Warren, and Carol Sue Wynn, who preceded Charles in death. On December 24, 1949, Charles married the love of his life, Betty Lou Snyder of Paris, Illinois. They were married for 68 years before she preceded him in death, a year ago September 10, 2018.

Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas where he served during the Korean War from January 10, 1952 January 9, 1954. After the Army, Chuck and Betty made their home in Danville, Illinois. Chuck worked at Esco for 43 years, with 26 of those years with his wife; Betty, before they retired together in 1993. They had two children, Guy Martin Snyder and Trudy Denise (Snyder) Pickett. During their working years together, Chuck served on the school board of Newtown Consolidated for a time.

His favorite pastime was watching the Chicago Cubs play, fishing, and participating on bowling teams. Chuck and Betty loved camping and family get-togethers. Many fun times and holidays were spent playing cards, fishing, and enjoying family time together. After retirement, Chuck and Betty traveled with the Good Sam Camping Club, serving as wagon master and secretary, respectively, arranging weekends traveling in their RV. Chuck and Betty were active members of East Park Church of Christ, Danville, Illinois.

Surviving Charles are brother Dean and sister-in-law Willa Snyder, sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn (Snyder) and Steve Hubbard, Patsy (Snyder) and Andrew Warren; children: Guy and his wife, Denise Snyder, Trudy (Snyder) Pickett and Mike Pickett; grandchildren: Angela (Pickett) and Mark Van Slyke, Nathan Pickett, Douglas Snyder, Amie (Snyder) and Bobby Greene, and Timothy and Rebecca Hashko. Great grandchildren: Natali Pickett, Ava and Mae Van Slyke, Levi and Colton Greene.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St., Danville, Illinois 61834. Dennis Floyd will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Allhands Cemetery in Kickapoo State Park.

Memorials may be made in Charless memory to the East Park Church of Christ.

Please join Charles family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .