Obituary of Ralph O. Snipes

COLUMBIA-A memorial service for Ralph O. Snipes, 80, of Columbia, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063. Reverend Dr. Ed Carney will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the church. Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073 is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverland Hills Baptist Church Choir. Mr. Snipes, beloved husband of the late Mary Snipes, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Born on December 30, 1933 in Chester, SC, he was a son of the late Luther and Lettie Snipes. He was a faithful and active member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church, where he was a choir member and Deacon. He was a school administrator at Alcorn Middle School for the majority of his professional career. He was also a high school football and basketball official for over 25 years. Surviving are his daughter, Lynn Wogamon (Chris) of Summerville; son, Donald W. Snipes (Mandy) of Lexington; six grandchildren, Todd Wogamon, Brandon Wogamon, Anna Wogamon, Justin Wogamon, Foster Snipes and Taylor Snipes; sisters, Patsy Tarlton of Lexington and Barbara Ann Wheeler of Chester; brothers, Wayne and Tommy Snipes both of Chester. He was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Roberts and two brothers, Bobby and Luther Snipes, Jr.