Mr. Rhea Franklin “Brother” Snapp, age 90, Limestone, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Snapp was born in Limestone, Tennessee, son of the late Orell and Mary Humphrey Snapp. In addition to his parents, Mr. Snapp was also preceded in death by his sisters, Wilma Snapp Broyles (Darrell), Juanita Snapp Sinks, and Jenny Snapp Keebler (Doug); and brothers Robert Snapp (JoAnn), Harold Snapp, and Paul Snapp (Blonda).
Mr. Snapp was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and the Men’s Sunday School Class.
He was a farmer and electrician by trade.
He also had a love for baseball as he was a talented baseball player.
His love of God, church, and family were the essence of his character.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Mildred Dunbar Snapp; son Ronnie Snapp, Limestone and special friend Carol Whaley; daughter, Robin Snapp, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Rena Snapp Hensley, Limestone; many nieces and nephews with special honor to Jerry Hensley, Grant Hensley, Tim Humphrey and Tammy Shaw.
The family express their appreciation to Sheree Cloyd and Shelby Humphrey for their loving care.
Funeral services for Mr. Snapp will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at New Salem Baptist Church with Dr. Craig Ponder, Pastor Joe Baker, and Reverend Bill Ponder officiating. Caleb Shaw music/soloist. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM �" 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will follow at New Salem Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Douthat, Jerry Hensley, Tim Humphrey, Mark Newman, Doug Shaw, and Dustin Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be the New Salem Men’s Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the New Salem Cemetery Fund, 421 Lester Snapp RD., Limestone, TN 37681.