Wayne Lloyd Snider, 83, of Hazen, Arkansas, peacefully took the Lord’s hand on July 2nd, 2025 as he walked through the pearly gates into Heaven’s jubilee. Wayne was born April 8, 1942, to the late Lloyd and Alta Snider. He was the second born of their 5 children.
Wayne accepted the Lord in his late thirties and not long after that he surrendered to preach. He spent many years spreading God’s word, His fire for the Lord led him to witness to anyone who would listen and sometimes even to some who didn’t want to listen. Wayne just wanted everyone to accept the Lord as their Savior so they could spend eternity with him in that big mansion in the sky, as he often called it. Many souls, even the ones who didn’t want to listen but did, are forever grateful for Bro. Wayne’s witness and dedication.
Wayne married his beautiful bride, Dora Snider, July 22, 1967; not only was she his love, but his comfort, support, and best friend. When she passed away in 2014, he lost a piece of his heart; he has now been reunited with her and his heart is once again whole.
Wayne is the father of Jerry Snider and Brenda Snider, who already miss him dearly. His love for his children was never shaken or wavered no matter of any wrong turn taken. He was stern but also tender and loving when we stumbled. (Dad- we love you and thank you for loving us unconditionally.)
Before becoming a preacher, Wayne drove a diesel delivery truck for Prairie Farmers Association (Hazen). He then spent many years as a full time pastor at Morris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and later at Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church. His last employment was at Lennox Industries (Stuttgart) from which he retired.
Wayne is survived by his son, Jerry (Becky) Snider; Daughter, Brenda Snider; Grandsons, Jeremy and Cody Snider; Sister, Marie (Gary) McGaughey; Brother, Danny Snider and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd E. Snider and Alta M. Snider; Wife, Dora Dean Snider; Brother, Troy Snider and Sister, Linda Sue Weaver.
Funeral services for Wayne will be Monday, July 7, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, beginning with a visitation at 1:00PM until 2:00PM, a funeral service will follow beginning at 2:00PM. Interment will be in the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas.
Wayne touched many lives while here on this earth and was loved by many. I know without a doubt he had the same love for you. It only seems fitting to end this in his words: “See ya”….
Bro. Wayne Snider left us a precious legacy that will be dearly cherished by all those who knew him. He gained respect among his preacher brethren as a God-called preacher who could say a lot in just a few words. He could paint a clear mental picture with his carefully chosen words, crafting and cultivating a message that would hit home. His speech delivery was impeccable, a masterful command of volume, rate, pitch, and clear articulation. He loved his subject matter, the Bible. He could make God’s Word relevant to everyday people in real life. He sometimes used stories and illustrations that could make a person laugh one minute and cry the next. As a pastor he kindly ministered to those in need, whether they were members of his church or not. He was often called upon to conduct funeral services because he had visited someone in the hospital, showing that he cared about them, praying with them and introducing many to Jesus our loving Savior. Sadly, his slowly deteriorating health battle finally took its toll with his death. But like the Apostle Paul, Bro. Wayne had fought a good fight, he had finished his course, and he had kept the faith. May God bless his family and many friends.
Brenda your Dads warmth, wisdom, and sense of humor will always stay with us. We hope you find comfort in knowing how much he meant to others and how he’ll be remembered by my family. We love you both. Don, Melissa, Jackson & Carter Kalahiki
Marie and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss! Praying for you and the family.