Rex Lee Snyder, 85, of Franklin, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Morning Pointe of Franklin, Indiana.

He was born on October 25, 1937 in Burnettsville, IN to the late Earl Leon Snyder and Ima Belle (Shuey) Snyder.  After dating three short months, he married Carol (Wilson) Snyder on November 1, 1958 at Onward Christian Church in Onward, IN, she survives.

Rex served in the U.S. Army from May of 1956 to April of 1958 having been stationed at Port Witter Alaska for most of his enlisted time.  He was a 1954 graduate of Burnettsville High School in Burnettsville, IN.  He later went to Barber College in 1959 and after barbering in several shops including at Grissom Air Force Base he eventually purchased his own shop in Logansport, IN. Rex followed in his father's footsteps of being a barber. He barbered for over forty years retiring in 2008.  After retiring, he moved with his wife to Franklin, IN to be able to spend more time with his family.  He was a member of the Franklin Elks Lodge, Franklin Eagles as well as Community Congregational Church in Franklin.

Growing up, he loved playing basketball and enjoyed playing golf.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Carol (Wilson) Snyder of Franklin, IN, two sons Mark Snyder (Richeal) of Flowery Branch, GA and Rodney Snyder (Jill) of Franklin, IN, grandchildren Natalie Black (Kevin) of Franklin, IN, Luke Snyder (Emily) of Franklin, IN, Logan Snyder of Indianapolis, IN, Brody Snyder (Meshelemiah) of Flowery Branch, GA, Riley Snyder (Christina) of Flowery Branch, GA, five great grandchildren Ryann Black, Nora Black, Mara Snyder, Mac Snyder and Miah Snyder and one great granddaughter expecting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clifford Dean "Skip" Snyder, and two sisters Maxine Pownell and Wilma Leming.

Pastor Dan McLaughlin will conduct a service on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Friends may call Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 12 Noon until service time at the mortuary.  Burial with military honors being conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard and Franklin American Legion Post 205 Honor Guard will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Rex Snyder.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.