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Henry Snavely Obituary

Henry U. Snavely AUBURNDALE, FL On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Henry passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. Born in Lebanon, in 1933, he earned degrees from Penn State University and Harvard Law School. He served during the Korean War with the Army; later accepted a legal position with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, D.C. and wrote the case which authorized "Piggyback Rail Transportation". He later accepted a position with Health and Human Services as an Administrative Law Judge which he retired from in 2008. Henry enjoyed his 'early to bed, early to rise' routine, good conversation, the special company of his dogs and SEAFOOD! He took great pride in being known for his wordsmithing. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and David Snavely, a sister, Joanne S. Bright of Southlake, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Jul. 23, 2013.

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John Lynch

March 8, 2022

Perhaps no one will see this, but as a legal aid attorney I often practiced before him and remember him as an extraordinarily kind, civil, respectful administrative law judge. A good man for me to remember. A good example.

Matthew Crumley

July 28, 2013

Henry was my uncle. Though we didn't speak often, he regularly sent me a nice card for my birthday (or other auspicious occasion) and usually included a generous check. I visited him during my university days at UCF and frequently used his washer and dryer instead of doing my laundry on campus. It didn't bother him at all. Thank you, Uncle Henry.

Debbie Mayer

July 28, 2013

Henry was a kind and loving friend. I will miss him, but hold onto the good memories of our friendship over the years, including the many years of working with, and for, him. God bless you, Henry! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers!

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