John Lauman Schneider III
May 7, 1956-February 17, 2023
In Loving Respect
We Honor the life of John Lauman Schneider III
Husband, Father, Papa, and Friend
On Friday, February 17, 2023, John Lauman Schneider III, resident of Essex County, Virginia-born in Richmond Virginia on May 7, 1956, passed from this world to the next, leaving behind a devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Debra Crowe Schneider. He will be joining his parents John and Myrna Schneider (PeeWee), and Henry and Mary Crowe. Also survived by his son, John Lauman Schneider IV; his two daughters, Erika Schneider Ford, and Erin Schneider Hyman; and his son-in-law, Clayton Hyman. He will be reunited in heaven with his grandson, John Lauman Schneider V. He left behind grandchildren Kaitlyn Schneider, Rebekah Hebbe, Hannah Schneider, Madyson Ford, Henry Hyman, Kayla Epting, and Rachel Schneider; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was an exceptional husband and father, committed to his family, loved his sister, Teresa Heath; his brothers, Wayne Schneider and Timothy Schneider (Allison); and more brother by heart his Uncle Alan Venning.
John was a graduate of Lee Davis High School Class of 1974. He was a master mechanic, having owned Schneider’s Auto Repair and then retiring from UPS. He was very loved by all he knew, which is a testimony to his life.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. at Affinity Funeral Service Mechanicsville Chapel, 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
He will be missed but never forgotten.
Life at the River will never be the same.
Bill and I only knew JL from the river but we always enjoyed being around him. He was a fun loving man with an amazing family. We extend our sincere condolences to his loved ones at this sad time. He is resting high on that mountain now with his parents, Myrna and Johnny. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you and keep you comforted.
Fly high cuz😥😥😥💔💔💔
Miss you dad will be making you coffee again soon
Thank you for being the best father anyone could have
Barbara and Steve from river will miss your always smiling, laughing great loving personality. Will definitely miss that fun loving Johnny riding around on that golf cart, being his friendly self. Many prayers for your family’s loss at this time. He will be missed by many friends. We send blessings to the family.