Mervin Gene Snyder

Mervin Gene Snyder, formerly of Commerce, joined those that have passed before him on April 3, 2011, at the age of 69.

He is survived by his daughters: Kim Leard and Dale Hawkins; and, Sheri and Lane Derry, all of Edmond, OK. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Jodi and husband, Darren Baker of Plano; his step-son, Richard Morgan of Commerce; his brother, Lee Snyder of Lincoln, NE; and, his grandchildren: Tabitha Snyder, Wesley Leard, Savannah, Cody, and Shayla Berry, Makalynn, Chamblee Morgan, and Megan Baker.

Mervin was best known for his infectious laugh and enjoyment of life. He will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Jones-Walker and Son Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Shiles Hubbell officiating.

Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery, Fairlie, TX.

Pallbearers will be Dale Hawkins, Robert Miller, James Brewer, Kurtis Putman, David Tate, Joe Simmons, Richard Morgan, and Wesley Leard. Cody Derry will serve as an honorary pallbearer.