David Snyder

David Leroy Snyder of East Dublin, Georgia, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home. 

David, 72, was the son of the late Donald G. Snyder, Sr. and Margaret F. Thomas Snyder. He was born in Enumclaw, WA on December 21, 1953, and was a graduate of Butler High School in Augusta, GA.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and was Methodist by faith. After his service in the navy, he worked as an elephant trainer with the George Carden International Circus and later worked at the London Zoo.

David had been a resident of Laurens County, GA for the past 15 years and worked in retail management for Wal Mart of Dublin, GA.

 
Grateful for having shared in his life:  daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Kelson) van Rie of Dubai, UAE;  his grandchild, Addison Rose van Rie; two sisters, Lori (Lee) Thigpen of Soperton, GA and Kellie (Steve) Krecskay of Grovetown, GA; three brothers, Donald Gerrit Snyder, Jr. of East Dublin, GA,  Thomas Allen (Gina) Snyder of Willard, MO and Robert (Vandi) Snyder of West Fargo, ND,  several nieces & nephews

Graveside Services:   Elk Creek Cemetery, Wyndmere, ND  Date and time will be added when available.

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