Kenneth Andrew (Andy) Snyder Jr., 44, of Folkston passed away Sept. 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1972, to Kenneth Andrew Sr. and Julie Byrd Snyder in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
He was a member of the Camden County High School band and a graduate of Camden County High School in 1990. He graduated with his applied science degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services in Dallas, Texas. He then worked with Dekle-Wainwright Funeral Home of Kingsland as an apprentice and has been employed for 25 years as a mechanical insulator.
Andy had a great smile that was extremely contagious, beautiful long hair and a friendly spirit that no one could resist. He was a die hard Gator, history buff and an avid reader. He was passionate about music and loved sharing that passion with his friends and family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston.
Andy is survived by his mother, Julie Byrd Snyder of Folkston; father, Kenneth Andrew Snyder Sr. of Yulee, Fla; a son, Kenneth Andrew (Trey) Snyder III and his mother, Christine Moore; grandmother, Florence Byrd Crews of Folkston; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by stepgrandfather Buster Crews of Folkston and grandparents Frank D. Snyder Sr. and Helen Snyder of Fernandina Beach.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Shepard Roberson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church of Folkston with Dr. Randy Jacoby and Rev. Gene McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.