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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Police say Grants Pass man admits to 50 vehicle thefts in Rogue Valley ... Sterlingville Cemetery cleanup will include insight into pioneers' hard lives ... Ashland upskirt photography suspect arrested ... Police say Grants Pass man admits to 50 vehicle thefts in Rogue Valley ... Sterlingville Cemetery cleanup will include insight into pioneers' hard lives ... Ashland upskirt photography suspect arrested ... R. Charles "Charlie" Snyder Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM Updated May 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM Posted May. 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM Updated May 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM » Social News R. Charles "Charlie" Snyder August 27, 1953 - April 19, 2015 Rock-and-Roll Heaven gained another member as it welcomed longtime Rogue Valley Radio Personality R. Charles Snyder. Charlie passed away April 19, 2015, from complications of Crohn's disease. He was born August 27, 1953, on the Naval Base in San Diego, to Robert M. and Lois I. Snyder. When Charlie was 3, his family moved to Brookings. Charlie’s father was a musician in the U.S. Navy Band, which ignited Charlie’s passion for music early in his life. In the sixth grade he started playing the saxophone at Azalea Middle School. While at Brookings-Harbor High School he started playing Bass with his four friends - Bill, Kurt, Rob, and Kelly - and started the “Ultimate Reality” rock band and played drums in many rock bands since, including "357." He married Sheryl Wenier in 1973 in Brookings. Soon after, the couple moved to Medford. In 1974 Charlie began his music career in radio at KYJC in Medford. He continued his career at KBOY, KAGO in Klamath Falls, KTMT The Morning Zoo with “Dano” Cheek, and his last position at KCNA 102.7 The Drive in Medford. Charlie considered The Drive to be his most rewarding position. Charlie was a generous performer and helped with many causes for the community throughout his long career. He always said he loved music and it was his passion. He was also an avid fan of James Bond and had an extensive collection of all types of Bond memorabilia. He even attended the movie premieres of Octopussy in 1983 and Living Daylights in 1987 in London. In 1995, he attended the premiere of Goldeneye in New York City. In 1976, Charlie became the longtime announcer at the Southern Oregon Speedway. He always had a passion for racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was his favorite driver. Survivors include his father, Robert Snyder; two sons, Travis and Sean; his wife, Linda Adams and her children, Jeremy, Spencer, and April; siblings, Kathy Sallander, Kelly Hall, and Mike Snyder all of Brookings; aunts, Lore Burgess of Nurnberg, Germany and Cleo Hutchinson Wilson of Talent; cousins, Ron, Steve, and Brian Burgess and Dave Hutchinson, Donna Hutchinson Webber, and Scott Hutchinson. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Zane, Nathan, Savanna, Sara, Ruby, Auden, and Rowyn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ione Bakke and his grandparents. A Life Celebration will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at Britt Gardens Stage, in Jacksonville. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM Updated May 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501