Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58,
He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and Carolyn (Bryant) Snyder. He married Jeanne Solomon in 1983 and they were together for seven years with two children, Ashley and Keith.
Dennis began his work career by driving semi-truck for Solomon Livestock Trucking in high school. He later became a dispatcher for Coca-Cola in Grand Rapids, which led him to traveling and eventually working in their corporate offices in Atlanta, Ga. Dennis was a mentor for many of his fellow employees. Most recently he had worked for Coca-Cola Consolidated in North Carolina.
In his free time Dennis enjoyed baking, traveling, taking care of his dog, camping, bowling, playing games and entertaining. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan.
Surviving are his children, Ashley (Cory) Lindsey of Otsego and Keith (Alyssa) Snyder of Martin; his parents of Martin; 5 grandchildren, Alyssa, Owen, Brady, Myles and Tyson; brother, Dan (Deb) Snyder of Kalamazoo and sister-in-law, Gail Snyder of Plainwell.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Snyder, grandparents and granddaughter, Raegan Snyder.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
