Francis J. "Jim" Snyder

Francis J. “Jim” Snyder, 79, of Stafford, Virginia, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

 Jim was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean (Greiner); daughter Lisa (Mark) DeCourcey; son Robert Snyder (Sherril); grandchildren Jacob (Amy), Shannon, and Julie DeCourcey; sisters Margaret Agentis (Tim) and Trudy Ryan; brothers James Ryan (Becky) and John Ryan; as well as many loving extended family members.

 The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22 at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford. A celebration of life will be held at Stafford Crossing Community Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, with a reception to follow.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the building fund of Stafford Crossing Community Church, 1420 Forbes St., Fredericksburg, VA 22405.