Joseph Snyder Jr.

Joseph Eugene Snyder Jr., 78, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Snyder was born on June 17, 1947 in Harrisonburg and was a son of the late Joseph Eugene Sr. and Lucille Virginia Miller Snyder. He proudly served in the Unites States Army as military police during the Vietnam War. A jack of all trades, during high school he worked alongside his father’s logging business. He worked in various positions at Cassco, Dillion Supply, Precision Detention Equipment, Wampler Foods , and lastly U.S. Cold Storage from which he retired. Above all else, he most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching old movies and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.

On December 23, 1969, he married Linda Lily Pennington Snyder who passed away on January 3, 2022.

Surviving are his children, Roberta Barker of Hinton, John Snyder and wife Pam of Bridgewater; siblings, Carl Snyder and wife Karen, Gail Kile and husband Larry all of Dayton; three grandchildren, Cade Snyder, Rhett Snyder, Addison Snyder; and his special grandcat, “Raven”.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by his brother Herbert N. Snyder and his grandcat “Socky”.

Pastor Jeff Earman will conduct a graveside service on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Rawley Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery with Military Rites by the Dayton American Legion Post 27.

Those wishing to view and sign the register book may visit the funeral home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Rockingham, VA 22802 to assist with final expenses.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.