Joel Patrick Snyder

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Joel Patrick Snyder, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was loved by all who knew him! He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. “Doc” and Zola Snyder, and brothers, Scotty Snyder and Lynn Snyder.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 40 years, Judy Snyder; step-children, Amy Thompson (Brandon) and Jeremy Snyder (Jackie); grandchildren, Macey (Chris), Michael (Krisi) and Izzy; nephews, Shane Snyder (Angel) and Dan Snyder (Rebecca); uncle, John D. Snyder;

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow the visitation from Sunset Memorial Park with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Connor Simcox, Dylan Simcox, Chris Harrison, Brandon Thompson, Michael Oxentine, Jeremy Snyder, Dan Snyder, and Shane Snyder. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Basher, Dave Greene, Lewis Walker, Billy Walker, Steve Arnold, Bud Reece, Bob Heck, David Snyder, Wesley Snyder, and Charles Crosswhite.

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He was the son of the late R.M. and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scotty, and a brother, Dudley Snyder.

Mr. Snyder was a retired farmer and operated a car dealership from 1948 to 1967. He was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F.&A.M.

Funeral services for W.D. "Doc" Snyder, 88, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, from the chapel of Henson Funeral Home.

Masonic services will be at the close of the funeral service at the funeral home.

Watson married Zola Mae White on 6 Apr 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Zola (daughter of Roy McKinley White and Ada Dove "Dovie" Pierce) was born on 12 Jun 1920 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zola Mae Snyder, age 94, of Mountain City, Tennessee, was the daughter of the late Roy McKinley White and Ada Dove Phillips White. In addition to her parents, Zola was preceded in death by her husband Watson Decatur 'Doc' Snyder; a son, Scotty Lane Snyder; one sister, Wanetta White and two brothers: Willard 'Widd' White and Frank White.

Zola was a retired from teaching following 44 years of service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed the outdoors and working in her flower gardens. Zola was a member of First Baptist Church.

Zola is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Joe Pat and Judy Snyder and Michael Lynn Snyder; grandchildren: Daniel Snyder and wife Rebecca and Shane Snyder and wife Angel; great grandchildren: Shianti, Scotty and Bryce; special caregivers: Venia Stout, Debbie Greene, Marie Mahala, Carolyn Adams and Mary Ward, and several nieces and nephews.

Roy married Mary Alice Grindstaff on 25 Jul 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Nicholas Decatur Grindstaff and Hannah Alpha Grindstaff) was born on 12 Dec 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Ada Dove "Dovie" Pierce about 1915 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Ada (daughter of Cora Ann Pierce) was born on 2 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1990 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served in Company M, 1st Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War.


Johnson Co. TN Will Book 2, pp.214. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF J. W. SNYDER, Deceased.

I, J. W. Snyder, do make and publish this as my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all others by me at any time made.

First. I give to A. F. Snyder and wife Mary Snyder, the home tract of land containing 140 acres formally owned by R. M. Snyder.

Secondly. I give to R. M. Snyder and wife Alice Snyder, all the land from A., F. Snyder's line to R. L. Bowmans line on the North side of Roans Creek.

Third. I give to Dan Snyder all the land I possess on the South side of Roans Creek.

Fourth. I give the Robinson tract of land to be sold and the money equally divided between J. L. Snyder, W. W. Snyder, and the two heirs of J. D. Snyder, shall have equally J. D. Snyder's share.

Fifth. After all my debts are paid the money and personal property that is left shall be equally divided between all my children.

Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint James Grindstaff and R. M. Snyder my executors. In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand. This third day of Sept. One Thousand Nine hundred and twenty four. His mark x J. W. Snyder.

Signed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the testator this the 3 day of Sept. 1924. Witnesses: D. B. Grindstaff, Doeville, Tenn. Wm. Williams.

I certify this a true copy. R. C. Smythe, County Court Clerk.

Jacob married Martha Evaline Hawkins on 11 Nov 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Unknown Gentleman and Deborah M. Hawkins) was born on 9 Jul 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Sep 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nicholas Decator Grindstaff was born in The Rock Springs Community
of Johnson County, and Hannah was born in the Siam Community of Carter
County. After marrying Hannah, He and She farmed in Valley Forge on
property given to Hannah by her father. Nick and Hannah were members of
The Doe River Baptist Church. Nick was a member of The Odd Fellows
Lodge. After Nick's death in 1935, Hannah lived in Valley Forge with
her daughter, Mary Alice, who took care of her until her death in 1948.
Mary Alice Grindstaff had married Roy Mineyard Snyder and they had
eleven children: Jason Worley, Watson, Maywood, Hazel, Dudley, Wanda,
Benjamin, Floyd, Roy Jr., Myrtle, and John David Grindstaff. (Albert
Grindstaff)

Nicholas married Hannah Alpha Grindstaff on 24 Jul 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of George Washington Grindstaff and Hannah M. Nave) was born on 9 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ezikiel married Frederica Dulcena "Freddie" Nave on 18 Jun 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frederica (daughter of David Franklin Nave and Amanda Martishia Matheson) was born on 22 Nov 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]