David Leroy Snyder
Mr. David Leroy Snyder of East Dublin died Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Snyder, 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 with the London Zoo. Mr. Snyder had been a resident of Laurens County for the past 15 years and worked in retail management for Wal Mart of Dublin.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Kelson) van Rie of Dubai, UAE along with his grandchild, Addison Rose van Rie; two sisters, Lori (Lee) Thigpen of Soperton and Kellie (Steve) Krecskay of Grovetown, GA; three brothers, Donald Gerrit Snyder, Jr. of East Dublin, Thomas Allen (Gina) Snyder of Willard, MO and Robert (Vandi) Snyder of West Fargo, ND and several nieces & nephews
Mr. Snyder will be laid to rest in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.
Mr. Snyder, 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 with the London Zoo. Mr. Snyder had been a resident of Laurens County for the past 15 years and worked in retail management for Wal Mart of Dublin.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Kelson) van Rie of Dubai, UAE along with his grandchild, Addison Rose van Rie; two sisters, Lori (Lee) Thigpen of Soperton and Kellie (Steve) Krecskay of Grovetown, GA; three brothers, Donald Gerrit Snyder, Jr. of East Dublin, Thomas Allen (Gina) Snyder of Willard, MO and Robert (Vandi) Snyder of West Fargo, ND and several nieces & nephews
Mr. Snyder will be laid to rest in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.