Tyler V. Snead

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Mr. Tyler Vaughan Snead, 32, loving husband of Kaylee Key Snead and devoted father to Violet Vaughan Snead and Eleanor Anne Snead.

Tyler was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. Whether on the canal, the river or exploring its historic sites, Tyler loved everything about his hometown. Raised in the Catholic faith he attended St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School and was a 2010 graduate of Aquinas High School. He often returned to his alma matter to cheer on and coach his beloved Fighting Irish. An accomplished student and history major, Tyler earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration from Augusta University. While in college he was a star in the model UN and did internships with Johnny Isakson and Rick Allen. He was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, Board member of the Irish American Heritage Society, Knights of Columbus - Patrick Walsh Council, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Summerville Augusta University Alumni Board, and held several leadership positions of the Augusta Rugby Club. He was a generous supporter of the Aquinas High School football program. He was Executive Director of the Augusta Canal Authority, a job he loved since he loved the canal so much. Tyler was the family historian, investing countless hours curating stories and lineages of the Casey, Vaughan and Snead lines. He was a trusted confidant to many; always with an ear, a hand or a truck to lend. He was a devoted father who loved his children endlessly. The family comedian, he was loved by everyone who knew him. His humor was second to none and his gentle heart endeared him to all who knew him.

Family members in addition to his wife include two daughters: Violet Vaughan Snead and Eleanor Anne Snead; parents: Derek and Terri Snead; siblings: Megan Snead Goldberg (Adam) and children: Crawford, Anna Rose, William, Mary Elizabeth and Robert; Austin Snead, Marshall Snead (Clare Mulherin); grandmother: Betty Snead; father and mother-in-law: Jesse and Alpha Key; aunts, uncles and cousins: Cathy and Bobby Bentley and their children: Reed Bentley (Cassidy) and their children: Casey, Lilly and Heath; Brett and Zach Sasser and their children: Mallie and Davis; Erin and Terry McGee and their children: Matt (Kristi) and Molly; Karen Gentile and Keith Gentile and their child: Josh; Dick and Shay Casey and their children: Doyle and Anna; Tracy and David Fee and their children: Isabelle and Davy; Julie Ferguson and her child: Frannie; and Preston Snead and his child: Emmie; brother and sisters in law: Jesse Key II (Christi), Juliana Norris (Daniel O’Brien), Wade Key (Karen).

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Pat and Sonny Casey; grandfather: Col. Bob Snead; beloved cousin: Casey Bentley; and his aunts: Anne and Betty Casey.

Pallbearers will be Derek Snead, Austin Snead, Marshall Snead, Adam Goldberg, Reed Bentley, Patrick Douglas, Jack Kameron, James Leonard, David Leonard, Matthew Leonard, Daniel Leonard, Luigi Clendening, Chris Edry, Drew Garren, Erin Hawk, Forrest Stieg, Mickey Bressler, Matthew Reese, and Patrick Reese. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Klein, the Augusta Rugby Football Club, and the Irish American Heritage Society.

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, January 16, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and the family will receive friends following.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Ross celebrant. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tyler Vaughan Snead Memorial Fund: www.aquinashigh.org/snead.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.