Earl Richard Snodgrass' Obituary
Earl Richard Snodgrass, age 90, of Russellville, AL and previously of Brundidge, AL was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 25th, 2023 while in Helen Keller Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at Praise Tabernacle Church, 12232 Hwy 43 South, Russellville, AL 35653. The Snodgrass family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm prior to the Memorial service. Pastors Bobby Stancil & Sammy Taylor will be officiating.
Mr. Earl is survived by his son Mark (Tammie) Snodgrass, daughter, Susan Nave; Uncle Wayne (Rose) Weldy; special family friend, Nellie Swartwood; grandchildren, Heather (Brandon) Helms; Kesli (Drew) Martin; Kara (Derick) Kerr; Anthony James; great-grandchildren, Vincent Helms; Braxton, Carson and Madaline Martin; Lizzie and Bella Poores; Ashlyn Kerr; Casein James.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nellie Sue Snodgrass; His parents, Newton L. and Mattie Helen Snodgrass, six brothers and 3 sisters.
Earl was a devout Christian, husband, father, friend, pastor and member of the Army. He served for 2 years in the Army at the end of WWII in Germany, He was also a Pastor of various churches for almost 50 years. He was an avid collector of Massey Harris tractors and lawn mowers. And had numerous friends of his collection hobby.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the ICU and 4th floor of Helen Keller Hospital for their exceptional care and support during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Franklin County Gideon’s for the placement of bibles.
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