Billy Eugene Snyder

Billy was a lifelong resident of Northport, Alabama. After graduating from Tuscaloosa County High in 1974, he began his career as a welder. He spent the majority of his career in the fab shop at McAbee Construction. He later transitioned to roles in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 372, ultimately retiring in 2019 as Business Manager. His goal was to strengthen the union and have it continue to thrive after he left. Many of his colleagues revered him for his work in that area. He will be remembered for his love for his brotherhood there as a member for over 50 years.

Billy loved riding his Harley, hanging out at the Elks Lodge, watching Alabama sports, and spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Eugene Snyder; his mother, Ruby Dell Dyer Belvin; his stepfather, Johnnie Belvin; and his longtime partner, Christine Wright Hamner (whom he referred to as Lovey). He is survived by his son, Justin (Jessica) of Tuscaloosa; his daughter, Stephanie Beech (Eric) of Orange Beach, Ala.; his grandson, Beau Beech; his sweetie Mary Beckham of Tuscaloosa; and a host of cousins.

His funeral will take place Wednesday February 4 at 2 pm at Memory Chapel located at 2200 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 with Rev. Tim May officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 1 pm. Burial will follow the service at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park located at 5434 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

Pallbearers will be Larry Guy, Phillip Guy, Ronnie Guy, Ricky Noland, Mike Skelton, and Robby Tucker.

Honorary Pallbearers are Randall Kelly, Charles Strickland, the members of Local Union 372, and members of Elks Lodge #393

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama.