Willard “Gene” Eugene Snider, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Aug. 16, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born June 14, 1929 in Henryetta to Wilber and Ella (Collins) Snider. He served in the US Air force during the Korean War. Gene worked as an Industrial Engineer for the Douglas Aircraft Company retiring after 31 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers- Wilber Prentise, Donald DeWight and Rev. EJ Snider and a sister, Laura Powders.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Kaler) Snider of the home; daughters: Brenda Thompson and Guy of Henryetta, Rhonda Mott and Darrell of Catoosa, Linda Snider Abitbol of Tulsa and Cinda Baird and Tom of Catoosa; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister: Audra Ross of Mississippi and many nieces and Nephews.
Viewing will be Sunday, August 20 from 12 to 4 p.m.. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday evening at the Tiger Mountain Church Camp. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 21 at the Westlawn Cemetery with US Air Force Color Guard presenting Honors. Services under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.