Nathan Lee Schneider, 28, of Silver Springs passed away September 11, 2016.  Born in Gainesville, FL he has been a resident of this area all of his life.  Nathan was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He really enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew and was well loved by family, friends and all that knew him.  He was often referred to as a "Big Teddy Bear".  He is survived by his brother Neil Schneider (Gina) of Silver Springs; uncles, Richard Schneider (JoAnn) of Belleview, Walter Schneider (Shannon) of Belleview and Freddy Schneider (Kim) of Belleview; aunt, Diana "Tootsie" Rodia of Dunnellon; niece, Rylee Schneider and nephew, Fisher Schneider of Silver Springs; grandmother, Mary Huff of Ohio; uncles, Kevin Huff of Nevada, Ken Huff of Ohio and Keith Huff of Maine.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funerals & Cremation 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 352-236-5884.