Jake B. Snider

Jake B. Snider obituary

Jake B. Snider

Jake Snider Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Webb Funeral Home - Shelbyville on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Jake B. Snider, 81, Bagdad, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at U. of L. Health Mary and Elizabeth. A native of Mt. Eden, he was the son of the late William Enoch Snider and Nancy Jane Hazelwood Snider. Jake helped run the junkyard in Bagdad for 51 years and was an automotive mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, collecting knives and zippo lighters and spending time with his many pets. He was Baptist by faith.

In addition to his parents, three sons, Larry Dale Snider, Robert Lewis "Robbie Snider and Jacob Andrew Snider and two brothers, Larry Gayle Snider, Sr. and Ronnie Lee Snider, preceded him in death.

Survivors include two sons, Harold Thomas "Tom" Warren and Jake Anthony "Andy" Snider, both of Bagdad; one sister, Judy Cook of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and his faithful canine companion, Tink.

Cremation has been selected. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the funeral home to assist with the funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.webbfuneralhome.com.

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