Dr. Glendell Lee Snider, age 84, of Ellijay, Ga., died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Dr. Snider was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Dexter, the son of the late John T. and Emma Lee Clifft Snider. He was a graduate of Dexter High School and University of Missouri in Columbia as a veterinarian. He also served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the USDA. Dr. Snider was a member of Covenant Community Church and was the last of 13 siblings. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Helen Bishop Snider; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Lee and Karla Snider, Ellijay, Ga.; daughters and son-in-law; Fawn Lowery, Stone Mountain, Ga., Dr. Dawn Ranae Hicks-Kiser and Ben Kiser, Jasper, Ga.; five grandchildren; Joshua Snider, Dr. David Snider, Joseph Lowery, Heather Lowery and Robert Hicks; and three great-grandchildren, Luke, Bonnie and William Snider. Funeral services were held Saturday Aug. 8, 2020 at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Fields officiating. Music was by Krystie Daves and Kerrie Touchstone. Pallbearers were Joshua Snider, Dr. David Snider, Ben Kiser, Heather Lowery, Joseph Lowery and Dr. David Henson. Honorary pallbearer was W.T. Yarbrough. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Christian Learning Center or the Humane Society in memory of Dr. Snider. The family met with friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.bernhardtfh.com. Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
