James "Jim" L. Snyder Obituary (1936

James L. Snyder, 85, of Cornell, IL passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 3:13 p.m. at his home in Cornell, IL. His service will be held Friday, June 10, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL with Reverend Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m prior to services at the funeral home. Following the service, full military honors will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at Cornell Cemetery at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Jim was born November 4, 1936, in Odell, IL to Eugene and Vivian (Ruddy) Snyder. He married Shannon L. Jackson on February 27, 1960, in Blackstone, IL. She passed on June 17, 2019. Surviving are his children, Mike (Renee) Snyder of Saunemin, IL, Matt Snyder of Cornell, IL, Jaymie (Randy) Huffman of Mahomet, IL, and Rob (Bobbie Jo) Snyder of Cornell, IL; grandchildren, Kevin (Kaitlin Byrne) Snyder, Kara Snyder, Kristen Huffman, Jenna (Michael Barnes) Huffman, and Jordan Snyder, siblings John Snyder (Sandy) of Bloomington, IL, his sister Joan Soltis of Ottawa, IL Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shannon; brothers, Gene Snyder, Mike Snyder, and Pat Snyder; sister, Margaret Ann Colclasure; and adopted parents, John and Bernadine Snyder. Jim was a graduate of Cornell Grade School and Cornell High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1956 to 1957, serving on the SS Waldo County. He worked for Local 150 operating engineers and farmed until his retirement. Jim loved to hunt and trapped in his younger years. He enjoyed his garden and was member and board member of the Cornell Fire Department. Jim was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Memorials may be made to the Cornell Volunteer Fire Protection District, 406 Main St., Cornell, IL 61319. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.