Vernon Ray Snider

Vernon R. Snider, age 91, of Mankato, KS entered into rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Mitchell County Hospital.  He was born on September 25, 1928 in Wichita Falls, TX to JR and Fannie (Hightower) Snider.

Vernon was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School. He then went on to Perkins School of Theology at SMU where he met his loving wife while doing missionary work.

Vernon was a member of the Lions Club, Shriners, Jewell County Lodge #11 AF AM for 61 years , and a retired United Methodist Ministers group.

He loved his family and delighted in telling stories and jokes. He also enjoyed being an amateur radio operator, enjoyed photography, sailing, computer work, and anything electronic. He was just an all-around gadget guy.

Vernon served as a United Methodist Minister for over 50 years. During that time, he had over 23 different charges. He enjoyed the many people and friends he met over all those years.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, Mankato, KS; son, Tim (Rita) Snider, Derby, KS; son, Peter David (Milly) Snider, Milford, NH; daughter, Deb (Dave) Warne, Mankato, KS; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, JR and Fannie.

Funeral Services for Vernon will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, KS. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2020 from 1-8 pm with family greeting friends from 6-8 at Melby Mortuary, Mankato.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made out to Harmony United Methodist Church or Mitchell County Resident Care Center, Beloit, KS in care of the funeral home.  For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.