Gary Wayne Snider of Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021, with his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy, by his side. Gary was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 2, 1951, to Andrew Richard and Vonnie Joyce Roe Snider. Gary was the oldest of five children, and graduated from Alvarado High School in 1969. Gary’s most recent years of employment were with the Burleson Tire Center for 18 years where he was an auto mechanic and later a store manager, and BTT Trucking Company in Cleburne for 12 years. Gary and Kathy lived most of their married life on the Snider homeplace in the Happy Hill area where he enjoyed gardening, raising show rabbits and goats for the local FFA, and raising and showing English Budgies, many times with granddaughter Brianna by his side. He loved the outdoors and all things in nature, with fishing being one his favorite things to do. Gary Wayne’s siblings respected and held him in high regard, as they went to him for advice and a shoulder to lean on in times of uncertainty. He was an honest, hard working man, devoted to his family. He adored his grandchildren, spending time with them and teaching them about the hobbies and activities he enjoyed. Most of all, anyone who knew Gary knew the love and devotion he had for his beautiful wife Kathy and his two girls, Cealia and Teresa. Gary and Kathy’s life together was a true display of love, mutual admiration, devotion, and passion that overflowed into all they created together. Their love for one another was awe inspiring. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Vonnie Snider. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jeanne Hardin Snider of Cleburne, Texas; daughter Cealia Sue Allen and husband Jeff of Liberty Hill, Texas; daughter Teresa Kay Snider of Cameron, Texas; grandchildren Brianna Snider Hubnik and husband Brandon, Scott Penner, Michael Penner III, Garrett Allen, and Jared Allen; and great-grandchild Beckett Hubnik. Gary is also survived by his siblings and their spouses: Richard (Afton) Snider of Denver, N.C.; Ken (Molly) Snider of Fruitvale, Texas; Verna (Ray) Bush of Grand Prairie, Texas; and Harold (Judy) Snider of Alvarado, Texas, along with many loving nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life to honor Gary will be a private event with close family on Saturday, October 23, in Fruitvale, Texas.
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What an amazing person. He so LOVED his wife and children. We’ll miss him greatly. He was the most honest person I’ve ever met. So giving to others. Gary and Kathy had a beautiful Love Story. I pray for comfort for his wife and children. Asking from others thoughts and prays for peace.
with love Molly
I’m so sorry guys. We haven’t been close in the past years but I remember the fun we had when we were kids and the trouble we got in together. I pray peace and love to all of you.
Gary Wayne was so very special and so very loved. I depended on him for honest answers to difficult questions, and he never failed me. I know Heaven has a new angel now, and I’m sure Gary Wayne is hugging on Mother and Daddy and Uncle Herbert as I write this.
So, Big Brother, I love you and I miss you already. Someday, we will all be together again, and what a joyous day that will be.
Your Favorite Sister,
Sissy
Kathy, so sorry to hear of your husbands passing! Have thought of you so many times! Prayers for you and yoyr family during the difficult days ahead! Hugs❤
Gary was a very nice and honest man. When he worked on my car I knew it would be right. I know he will be missed by many people. Most of all by his family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Gary Wayne was a model of love for his mother and all his family. What a model of character he was. He will be greatly missed. His influence and legacy will continue eternally. Sending prayers.