Local businessman dies

Arthur Snyder, owner of Don the Beachcomber restaurant in Sunset Beach, died at 1:10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Snyder apparently died in his sleep.

“He was a United States Marine, a USC law graduate, a politician, a restaurateur but most importantly a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather,” the website said. “He will leave a legacy behind for ages to come, but what he left in everyone’s hearts will last a lifetime. Burial information will be posted soon. We will be holding a celebration of life this Saturday at Don the Beachcomber in the Longboard Room from 3 p.m.-8 p.m.”