Jack Snider

Jack Wiley Snider, age 89, of Oldfield, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was born April 18, 1929 in Bruner, the son of William Newton Snider and Elsie Mae (Hull) Snider. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. Jack worked for American Airline for 27 years while living in the Tulsa area. After returning to this area, he and his brother Gene raised cattle on their 150 acre farm. Following the death of his brother, Jack continued raising horses, donkeys and hay on the farm. His favorite project was renovating the Bruner School along with family and friends. Survivors include: His children, Rayla Mease and husband Bub of Aurora, Cindy Presley and husband Terry of Springfield, Karen Snider of Cape Fair, Ron Snider of Ozark, Darrell Snider of Nixa, and Teresa Nixon of Cape Fair; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; and Verma Jo Snider of Ozark, the mother of his children. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Allen; brothers, Gene Snider, Frank Snider, and Jerry Snider, an infant Sister Helen; and his parents. A graveside funeral will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 8, in Bruner Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Bruner School. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.