Retired Chaplain Lt. Col. Nevin David Snyder, 84, formerly of Melbourne, Fla., died Jan. 2, 2013, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.

He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Marie (Baron) Snyder in 2006.

Born in Kistler Valley, Lynn Township, he was a son of the late David and Mildred (Kistler) Snyder.

A 1946 graduate of Slatington High School, a 1950 graduate of Muhlenberg College, and a 1953 graduate of United Theological Seminary, he pastored Evangelical United Brethren churches in Kempton, Schuylkill Haven, Danielsville, Middle Creek and Bowmanstown.

He was a chaplain with the Pennsylvania National Guard, then a full-time chaplain with the U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division, until 1976, serving in Thailand, Vietnam and Germany as well as stateside.

Subsequently, he pastored United Methodist churches in North Carolina until his retirement in 1993.

He is survived by daughters, Sheryl and husband Arvid Olson of Lincoln, Neb., Carole Milner of Mankato, Minn., Lori and husband Hank Berry of Apache Junction, Ariz. and Linda Thomas, Kansas City, Mo.; stepson Steven and wife Sandy Poser of Melbourne Fla., brother, the Rev. Dean and wife Jane Malone Snyder of Washington, D.C.; sisters Anna and husband Daniel Cooley of Thomasville, N.C. and Linda and husband John Brady of New Tripoli; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Serena Rassussen.

His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Jan. 11, in Fellowship Manor Community Church, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall.

The Rev. Philip E. Yerrington will officiate. Calling hour begins 10 a.m.

Interment in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Fla., with a graveside service 3 p.m. Jan. 18.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the American League Endowment Fund, which supports veterans and their families.

Mail to the American Legion, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.