Michael Stephen "Steve" Snyder

Michael Stephen "Steve" Snyder obituary, LaFayette, GA

Michael Stephen "Steve" Snyder

Michael Snyder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home on Dec. 21, 2025.
Michael Stephen "Steve" Snyder, age 64, of LaFayette, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. He attended Chattooga Baptist Church. He devoted 8 years of his career to Salem Carpet, 18 years to Queen Carpet, and 20 years at Roper Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee Snyder and Mack and Audrey Snyder.
Steve is survived by his wife, Michelle Snyder; daughter, Jamie Marie Snyder; son, Dakota Allen Snyder; sister, Beth (Jim) Ramey; brother, Mack Starlin (Shelia) Snyder; aunt, Dianne (Rod) Dodson; niece, Jenny (Jason) Cook; nephew, Michael Colton Lillard; brothers-in-law, Nick (Rachel) Ellison and Mitchell (Anne) Lillard; and fur-baby, Trixie.
Services will be private.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Amedisys Home Health, Fresenius Kidney Care, Affinity Hospice, and Advent Health Redmond for their care and support.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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