Thomas H. Snider

Thomas H. Snider, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home in Hilliard, Ohio surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio to Mary Lou McCormick and the late Herbert W. Snider. He was a graduate of Lakewood HS. He obtained his bachelor degree from Case Western Reserve and was a National Board Certified Toxicologist. Tom retired from Battelle Memorial Institute after approximately 32 years, and the past 2 years he was employed at Sawdey Solution Services. Tom was a member, for 22 years, at Northwest Chapel, and has taught children’s bible school and participated in the men’s bible study groups. He enjoyed being a servant of The Lord, as well as reading his Bible, books of theology and books by John Grisham. Tom had a passion for woodworking, gardening and traveling. He took pride in being a good husband, father and grandfather. He cherished the times with his family and friends. He held a special place in the hearts of those who knew him and will truly be missed. Tom was preceded in death by his father Herbert W. Snider, stepmother Bonnie Snider, father in law Gerald M. Cooley, brother in law Gerald E Cooley and nephew Tony Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Pamela Snider, his children Emily (Micah) Nuzum of Wooster, OH, Marta (Alex) Rouse of New Albany, OH, Katie, Kayla and Ben Snider of Hilliard. Grandchildren, Ruthie, Daniel, Lydia, Grace, Joseph, Sienna and August. Also survived by his mother, Mary Lou (McCormick )Snider, brothers William D. (Kendra) of Bellevue WA, George I. (Denith) of Pataskala, OH, John R. (Diana) of Heath, OH, sisters: Virginia G. (Thomas) Brinkman of Volin, SD, Beth A. Snider of Sandy Hook, KY, mother in law: Donna Cooley of Johnstown, OH, sisters in law Deborah (Kent) Cheek of Hilliard, Patricia Cooley, of Bexley, OH and brother in law Brian Cooley of Cardington, OH. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00p.m. FRIDAY at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)-876-1722 where his Funeral Service will be held 10:00a.m. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018 with Pastor Rob Barlow officiating. Private family burial will be held on Sunday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions in Tom’s memory to: The Precision Cancer Medicine Fund #315680 at The James Cancer Hospital, 660 Ackerman Road, PO Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to share a memory or to extend a condolence.