James Snyder

James Ray Snyder, 79, of Biscoe, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Norman McCaskill officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

James was born on August 1, 1945, in Yadkin County, NC, the son of the late Simon Snyder and Elsie Day Snyder. He was a devoted Christian man, attending church every available opportunity. James enjoyed listening to and recording gospel music as well as playing guitar and singing gospel in church with his wife Nancy. He had a sweet tooth and enjoyed learning about computers and watching westerns. He loved traveling and was passionate about trucks and truck driving. James was mechanically inclined and was skilled at working on cars and trucks. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and holding hands with his wife.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his son, Jerome Ray Snyder; son-in-law, Roy Lee Haithcock; and brother, David Lee Snyder.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Cox Snyder of the home; daughter, Victoria Haithcock of East Bend; son, Joe Snyder and wife LaDonna of Ruston, LA; daughter-in-law, Margaret Snyder of Randleman; grandchildren, Nathan Wright, Tiffany Wright, April Haithcock, Melissa Haithcock, and Wanda Haithcock.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home.