R.I.P.: Oregon Radio Personality R Charles Snyder

R. Charles Snyder

Websites for Opus Broadcasting stations, including KCNA 102.7 FM The Drive, KRVC Hot 98.9 FM and KROG 96.9 FM The Rogue have announced the passing of longtime disc jockey R. Charles Snyder.

“It has surprised all of us,” said Opus Director of Sales Brian Fraser. “R Charles has been a fixture in radio.”

Snyder died on Sunday, according to Fraser. He declined to comment on cause of death.
Snyder covered the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift at Opus stations weekdays and was a dedicated member of their sales team, assisting advertisers.

His career in radio began in 1974 for KYJC 1230 AM in Medford.  Jerry Allen worked as station manager for KYJC at the time.

He was an avid racing fan, from NASCAR to local motor sports, and was a longtime announcer at Southern Oregon Speedway events.

“He was a great track announcer because he knew everyone in the car," Reese said. “He took an interest in people.”