James Wilson Snyder, affectionately known as JW, was born on May 22, 1963, in Alpine, to Clara Nell Snyder and Jimmy Snyder. He passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Though his illness progressed swiftly, JW remained true to himself until the very end— expressing his love openly, embracing his family tightly, and staying connected to friends both near and far.