Gary was born on January 24, 1963, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Billie and Mary (Baringer) Snapp. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for 32 years. Gary loved his garden and was proud of his home, showing off the woodwork he did himself all throughout the inside. He was a proud grandfather and loved both his kids and grandkids more than anything else in this world.
Gary is survived by his siblings, Bonnie (Brad) Hittie, Andy (Carol) Snapp; five children, Sabrina Reginer, Heidi (Jay) Ford, Polly (Ryan) Ehrenkaufer, Sarah (Jimmy Greenlee) Snapp, Gary Alan Snapp II; and 15 grandchildren, Trisden, Lucas, Dylan, Luckie, Alissa, Ethan, Khylee, Hayden, Harmony, Luke, Jasper, Remi, Brinleigh, Arlyn, and Reid.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with Pastor Jason Borton from Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls officiating. Cremation Rites will be accorded. There will be a private family burial at a later date.
A memorial has been established. Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.
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