April 2024
Louise Weigand
Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Twelve Oaks Senior Living in Dublin, GA. A private funeral service is planned by the family.
Mrs. Weigand, 84, was the daughter of the late Carl Moore & Ruby Hudson Moore. She was born in Swainsboro, GA on May 16, 1939 and attended Adrian High School. After high school, she lived in New Jersey for a number of years before moving back to Treutlen County. She had been a resident of Dublin, GA for the past few years. Mrs. Weigand was a housewife and homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Her husband, Edward Weigand and daughter, Rachel Rain, both preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, George (Penny) Weber of Soperton; brother, Jerry Moore of Alabama; four grandchildren, Ryan (Shelly) Weigand and Jordan Rain, all of Soperton and George Weber and Mondie Weber, both of North Carolina; one great grandchild, Ace Martin and several nieces & nephews.
Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Twelve Oaks Senior Living in Dublin, GA. A private funeral service is planned by the family.
Mrs. Weigand, 84, was the daughter of the late Carl Moore & Ruby Hudson Moore. She was born in Swainsboro, GA on May 16, 1939 and attended Adrian High School. After high school, she lived in New Jersey for a number of years before moving back to Treutlen County. She had been a resident of Dublin, GA for the past few years. Mrs. Weigand was a housewife and homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Her husband, Edward Weigand and daughter, Rachel Rain, both preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, George (Penny) Weber of Soperton; brother, Jerry Moore of Alabama; four grandchildren, Ryan (Shelly) Weigand and Jordan Rain, all of Soperton and George Weber and Mondie Weber, both of North Carolina; one great grandchild, Ace Martin and several nieces & nephews.
Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher
Graveside services for Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher of Soperton will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Heath Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Paul Beasley will officiate. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon following the morning service at the Masonic Lodge in Soperton. Mrs. Wilcher died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Wilcher, 80, was the daughter of the late J.E. Swain & Ellen Joyce Willis Swain. She was born in Adrian, GA on September 28, 1943 and was a graduate of Adrian High School. She was a retired sewing machine operator for the Soperton Manufacturing Company, had lived most of her life in Treutlen County and was a Baptist by faith.
Sara loved to go to yard sales and flea markets but loved her family most of all. Her son, Doyle Watts, two brothers, Fuzzy and Ronnie Swain and daughter-in-law, Alka Watts, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Bruce Watts and two daughters, Connie (Diana) Watts and Lisa (Ricky) Vessell, all of Soperton; brother, Rickey (Pam) Swain of Lyons; four grandchildren, Corbin (Tia) Watts, Emilie Watts, Courtney (J.P.) Vessell and Brent Jackson; six great grandchildren, Ricky Jackson, Robert Jackson, Haizley Vessell, Jaxon Pace, Luca Watts and Cadence Watts.
Visitation will be held Friday Night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Graveside services for Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher of Soperton will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Heath Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Paul Beasley will officiate. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon following the morning service at the Masonic Lodge in Soperton. Mrs. Wilcher died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Wilcher, 80, was the daughter of the late J.E. Swain & Ellen Joyce Willis Swain. She was born in Adrian, GA on September 28, 1943 and was a graduate of Adrian High School. She was a retired sewing machine operator for the Soperton Manufacturing Company, had lived most of her life in Treutlen County and was a Baptist by faith.
Sara loved to go to yard sales and flea markets but loved her family most of all. Her son, Doyle Watts, two brothers, Fuzzy and Ronnie Swain and daughter-in-law, Alka Watts, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Bruce Watts and two daughters, Connie (Diana) Watts and Lisa (Ricky) Vessell, all of Soperton; brother, Rickey (Pam) Swain of Lyons; four grandchildren, Corbin (Tia) Watts, Emilie Watts, Courtney (J.P.) Vessell and Brent Jackson; six great grandchildren, Ricky Jackson, Robert Jackson, Haizley Vessell, Jaxon Pace, Luca Watts and Cadence Watts.
Visitation will be held Friday Night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Eleanor Cauley Britt
April 24, 1935 to April 23, 2024
Eleanor (Elna) Cauley Britt passed from this life into the arms of her LORD and Savior JESUS Christ on April 23, 2024 surrounded by her children. Born and raised in Treutlen County, she lived most of her life in Treutlen County, Georgia except for a three year period in the middle 1950's in Houston County, Georgia. She was a 1953 graduate of Soperton High School, a 1972 Honor Graduate of Brewton Parker College, and a 1993 Honor Graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a degree in nursing. Serving others through the anointing of GOD'S Holy Spirit was her greatest joy. Before she began her working career she was a devoted wife and homemaker. Her working career included Administrative Assistant at Soperton Manufacturing Company, support staff attendant at Precious Care Home assisted living center in Vidalia, Georgia and Heritage Care Home assisted living center in Ocilla, Georgia, and floor nurse at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Assisted Living Division prior to retirement.
One of her greatest passions was Bible Study and Teaching others about JESUS Christ. She taught Bible Study in various positions from Nursery attendant to Senior Adults for over 65 years. Many times she would go pick up children in her car that did not have a way to church, take them to church, and then take them back home. She was also known as the prayer warrior that several in the community would come to her house just to have her pray over them. She never asked for glory or honor because that all belongs to GOD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samual Andrew Cauley and Ovie Brantley Cauley, a brother Jake Cauley, a sister Evelyn Cauley, brother and sister-in-law Howard and Louise Cauley, brother Alva Cauley, andbrother-in-law Wilmer Smith, and granddaughter Alisha Thigpen Crocket.
Survivors include her children Angela Britt Joiner of Millen, Georgia and Shannon Rodesser Britt (Tami) of Vidalia, Georgia. Also surviving are her grandchildren Allison (Cathy) Reynolds of Portland, Oregon, Jeremy (Stephanie) Thigpen of Garfield, Georgia, Brad (Mandy) Britt of Vidalia, Georgia, Celeste Britt (Chris Flanders) of Covington, Georgia, and seven great grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are sister-in-law Gladys Cauley Silva of North Carolina, sister Alma (Paul) Thomas of Ocilla, Georgia, brother George (Lucy) Cauley of Soperton, Georgia, sister Jacquelyn Smith of Soperton, Georgia, and brother Wayne (Sarah) Cauley of Soperton, Georgia, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Lothair Community, Treutlen County on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a Celebration of Life Service led by Pastor Jimmy Dupree to start at 11:00 AM in the Church. The burial will follow in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable with memorial donations encouraged to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church general fund Soperton, Georgia 30457 or Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center 2249 College Street P.O. Box 408 Soperton, Georgia 30457.
The family will be meeting at the home of Shannon & Tami Britt located at 308 Newsome Road, Vidalia, GA 30474.
April 24, 1935 to April 23, 2024
Eleanor (Elna) Cauley Britt passed from this life into the arms of her LORD and Savior JESUS Christ on April 23, 2024 surrounded by her children. Born and raised in Treutlen County, she lived most of her life in Treutlen County, Georgia except for a three year period in the middle 1950's in Houston County, Georgia. She was a 1953 graduate of Soperton High School, a 1972 Honor Graduate of Brewton Parker College, and a 1993 Honor Graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a degree in nursing. Serving others through the anointing of GOD'S Holy Spirit was her greatest joy. Before she began her working career she was a devoted wife and homemaker. Her working career included Administrative Assistant at Soperton Manufacturing Company, support staff attendant at Precious Care Home assisted living center in Vidalia, Georgia and Heritage Care Home assisted living center in Ocilla, Georgia, and floor nurse at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Assisted Living Division prior to retirement.
One of her greatest passions was Bible Study and Teaching others about JESUS Christ. She taught Bible Study in various positions from Nursery attendant to Senior Adults for over 65 years. Many times she would go pick up children in her car that did not have a way to church, take them to church, and then take them back home. She was also known as the prayer warrior that several in the community would come to her house just to have her pray over them. She never asked for glory or honor because that all belongs to GOD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samual Andrew Cauley and Ovie Brantley Cauley, a brother Jake Cauley, a sister Evelyn Cauley, brother and sister-in-law Howard and Louise Cauley, brother Alva Cauley, andbrother-in-law Wilmer Smith, and granddaughter Alisha Thigpen Crocket.
Survivors include her children Angela Britt Joiner of Millen, Georgia and Shannon Rodesser Britt (Tami) of Vidalia, Georgia. Also surviving are her grandchildren Allison (Cathy) Reynolds of Portland, Oregon, Jeremy (Stephanie) Thigpen of Garfield, Georgia, Brad (Mandy) Britt of Vidalia, Georgia, Celeste Britt (Chris Flanders) of Covington, Georgia, and seven great grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are sister-in-law Gladys Cauley Silva of North Carolina, sister Alma (Paul) Thomas of Ocilla, Georgia, brother George (Lucy) Cauley of Soperton, Georgia, sister Jacquelyn Smith of Soperton, Georgia, and brother Wayne (Sarah) Cauley of Soperton, Georgia, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Lothair Community, Treutlen County on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a Celebration of Life Service led by Pastor Jimmy Dupree to start at 11:00 AM in the Church. The burial will follow in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable with memorial donations encouraged to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church general fund Soperton, Georgia 30457 or Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center 2249 College Street P.O. Box 408 Soperton, Georgia 30457.
The family will be meeting at the home of Shannon & Tami Britt located at 308 Newsome Road, Vidalia, GA 30474.
Kay Jamelle Rotton Aaron
A “Celebration of Life Service” for Mrs. Kay Jamelle Rotton Aaron of Vidalia will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at her residence located at 541 Newsome Road, Vidalia, GA in Montgomery County. Reverend Baron Powell will officiate. Mrs. Aaron died Monday, April 22, 2024.
Mrs. Aaron, 63, was born in Troy, AL on January 27, 1961. Her family moved to Treutlen County in 1971 and she graduated from Treutlen High School as a member of the “Class of 1979”. She also was a graduate of Middle Georgia College receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Kay had been a RN for almost 30 years and had been employed by Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia for many of those years. She had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past 27 years and was a Baptist by faith. She loved her beautiful flower gardens at home and will forever be loved and missed by her family and all who knew her. Her father, Louie Rotton, grandson, Clayton Hutcheson and step-father, Aaron Powell, all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Gary) George of Lyons; son, Thomas (Sara) Hutcheson of Milledgeville; mother, Tommie Rotton Powell of East Dublin; two brothers, Mickey (Gwenda) Rotton of Metter and Don (Sissy) Rotton of Lothair; two step-brothers, Baron (Judy) Powell and Daron (Melanie) Powell, all of East Dublin; step-sister, Caron (Ernest) Murphy of Hiram; six grandchildren, Emily George, Shaunna Hutcheson, Kameron Hutcheson, Alaina Hutcheson, Braden Hutcheson, Lizzie Hutcheson and several nieces/nephews.
A “Celebration of Life Service” for Mrs. Kay Jamelle Rotton Aaron of Vidalia will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at her residence located at 541 Newsome Road, Vidalia, GA in Montgomery County. Reverend Baron Powell will officiate. Mrs. Aaron died Monday, April 22, 2024.
Mrs. Aaron, 63, was born in Troy, AL on January 27, 1961. Her family moved to Treutlen County in 1971 and she graduated from Treutlen High School as a member of the “Class of 1979”. She also was a graduate of Middle Georgia College receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Kay had been a RN for almost 30 years and had been employed by Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia for many of those years. She had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past 27 years and was a Baptist by faith. She loved her beautiful flower gardens at home and will forever be loved and missed by her family and all who knew her. Her father, Louie Rotton, grandson, Clayton Hutcheson and step-father, Aaron Powell, all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Gary) George of Lyons; son, Thomas (Sara) Hutcheson of Milledgeville; mother, Tommie Rotton Powell of East Dublin; two brothers, Mickey (Gwenda) Rotton of Metter and Don (Sissy) Rotton of Lothair; two step-brothers, Baron (Judy) Powell and Daron (Melanie) Powell, all of East Dublin; step-sister, Caron (Ernest) Murphy of Hiram; six grandchildren, Emily George, Shaunna Hutcheson, Kameron Hutcheson, Alaina Hutcheson, Braden Hutcheson, Lizzie Hutcheson and several nieces/nephews.
Miss Jaelynn Marie Johnson
Miss Jaelynn Marie Johnson of Soperton went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Reverend Cameron Kennison will officiate. The family will begin receiving friends at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Jaelynn was born in Gainesville, FL on October 11, 2015 and was a second-grade student at Treutlen Elementary School and Heartland Academy. She loved her school teachers, playing on the playground and fishing with her family. She also loved “McDonald French Fries” and inventing new things with her own toys.
She is survived by her mother and father, Crystal Johnson Morris and James Morris; brother, Xavyer Johnson; sister, Zayda Braddy and maternal grandmother, Kathleen Little, all of Soperton; aunt, Brittany Mummert; uncle, Gerald Chataginer and six cousins, Eric, Tiffany, Betty, Cadence, Oakley and Lawson.
Miss Jaelynn Marie Johnson of Soperton went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Reverend Cameron Kennison will officiate. The family will begin receiving friends at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Jaelynn was born in Gainesville, FL on October 11, 2015 and was a second-grade student at Treutlen Elementary School and Heartland Academy. She loved her school teachers, playing on the playground and fishing with her family. She also loved “McDonald French Fries” and inventing new things with her own toys.
She is survived by her mother and father, Crystal Johnson Morris and James Morris; brother, Xavyer Johnson; sister, Zayda Braddy and maternal grandmother, Kathleen Little, all of Soperton; aunt, Brittany Mummert; uncle, Gerald Chataginer and six cousins, Eric, Tiffany, Betty, Cadence, Oakley and Lawson.
Bertha Sue McDaniel Meeks
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Sue McDaniel Meeks of Soperton will be held, Monday April 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Treutlen County. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Dupree will officiate.
Mrs. Meeks died Friday, April 12, 2024.
Mrs. Meeks, 81, was the daughter of the late Lonnie B. & Geneva Gillis McDaniel. She was born in Treutlen County on November 14, 1942 and was a lifelong resident. She was a “Class of 1960” graduate of Treutlen High School and was the longtime owner of Town and Country Beauty Shop in Vidalia. She had been a beautician for over 60 years and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church for almost 50 years. At the church she served as Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher among many other duties. Mrs. Sue was an avid homemaker because she loved to cook and raise flowers in her yard and home. She also loved her family, her church and all of her “friends” that she had fixed their hair over the years. She was preceded in death by her four siblings, Clyde McDaniel, Betty Ann Hinson, Brenda Jackson and Linda Clark.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Sammie Meeks of Soperton; two sons, Michael Meeks of Midlothian, TX and Mitchell (Monty) Meeks of Soperton; two daughters, Tammie (Don) Hooks of Soperton and Suzette (Roger) Smith of Statesboro;
three sisters, Lois (Buddy) Byrd of Soperton, Sybil Cloud of Vidalia and Sandra Arrieta of Soperton; eleven grandchildren, April Leffew (Roby), Adam Hooks (Natalie), Michael Meeks, Jr., Misty Mayden, Michelle Meeks, Blake Meeks, Marley Meeks, Riley Smith (Megan), Coleby Smith, Buddy Smith and Josalynn Smith (Shane) and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Riley Smith, Coleby Smith, Roby Leffew, Kevin Wheeler, Robbie Byrd and Rodney Byrd.
Mrs. Meeks will lie in state at the church beginning at 10:00 AM Monday.
Visitation will be held Sunday Night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family will also be receiving friends at the home of Sammie & Sue Meeks at 1425 Georgia Ave in Soperton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Sue McDaniel Meeks of Soperton will be held, Monday April 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Treutlen County. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Dupree will officiate.
Mrs. Meeks died Friday, April 12, 2024.
Mrs. Meeks, 81, was the daughter of the late Lonnie B. & Geneva Gillis McDaniel. She was born in Treutlen County on November 14, 1942 and was a lifelong resident. She was a “Class of 1960” graduate of Treutlen High School and was the longtime owner of Town and Country Beauty Shop in Vidalia. She had been a beautician for over 60 years and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church for almost 50 years. At the church she served as Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher among many other duties. Mrs. Sue was an avid homemaker because she loved to cook and raise flowers in her yard and home. She also loved her family, her church and all of her “friends” that she had fixed their hair over the years. She was preceded in death by her four siblings, Clyde McDaniel, Betty Ann Hinson, Brenda Jackson and Linda Clark.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Sammie Meeks of Soperton; two sons, Michael Meeks of Midlothian, TX and Mitchell (Monty) Meeks of Soperton; two daughters, Tammie (Don) Hooks of Soperton and Suzette (Roger) Smith of Statesboro;
three sisters, Lois (Buddy) Byrd of Soperton, Sybil Cloud of Vidalia and Sandra Arrieta of Soperton; eleven grandchildren, April Leffew (Roby), Adam Hooks (Natalie), Michael Meeks, Jr., Misty Mayden, Michelle Meeks, Blake Meeks, Marley Meeks, Riley Smith (Megan), Coleby Smith, Buddy Smith and Josalynn Smith (Shane) and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Riley Smith, Coleby Smith, Roby Leffew, Kevin Wheeler, Robbie Byrd and Rodney Byrd.
Mrs. Meeks will lie in state at the church beginning at 10:00 AM Monday.
Visitation will be held Sunday Night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family will also be receiving friends at the home of Sammie & Sue Meeks at 1425 Georgia Ave in Soperton.
Mrs. Kathy Darnell Garrett Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathy Darnell Garrett Smith of Rockledge will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Interment will be in the Blue Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Mrs. Smith, 71, was the daughter of the late Reverend William E. Garrett, Jr. & Vivian Lord Garrett. She was born in Sandersville, GA on April 20. 1952 and had lived most of her life in Laurens County. She was retired from Mohawk Industries in East Dublin and was a longtime member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. She loved to be outdoors buzz working in her flower garden with her family along with many other outdoor activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Richard Smith, Sr.; two sons, Marvin Richard Smith, Jr. and Lance Ruben Smith and brother, William E. Garrett, III.
Survivors include her two brothers, Monte (Beverly) Garrett and Mike (Sonya) Garrett, all of Dublin; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Garrett of Riddleville and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathy Darnell Garrett Smith of Rockledge will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Interment will be in the Blue Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Mrs. Smith, 71, was the daughter of the late Reverend William E. Garrett, Jr. & Vivian Lord Garrett. She was born in Sandersville, GA on April 20. 1952 and had lived most of her life in Laurens County. She was retired from Mohawk Industries in East Dublin and was a longtime member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. She loved to be outdoors buzz working in her flower garden with her family along with many other outdoor activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Richard Smith, Sr.; two sons, Marvin Richard Smith, Jr. and Lance Ruben Smith and brother, William E. Garrett, III.
Survivors include her two brothers, Monte (Beverly) Garrett and Mike (Sonya) Garrett, all of Dublin; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Garrett of Riddleville and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM.
James Edward Snelgrove, Jr.
A “Celebration of Life” service for Mr. James Edward Snelgrove, Jr. of Rockledge will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at 1624 Church Loop Road, Rockledge GA. Danny Raburn will officiate. Mr. Snelgrove died Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Mr. Snelgrove, 55, was the son of the late James Edward “Jimmy” Snelgrove, Sr and Elaine Taylor Snelgrove. He was born in Plant City, FL on February 25, 1969. He was a truck driver and co-owner of J & E Trucking in Rockledge. He also owned several other businesses throughout his life. Mr. Snelgrove enjoyed being around his family, riding motorcycles and working. He was a man of all trades from lawncare, mechanic, contractor and truck driver. His son, James Eric Snelgrove, preceded him in death.
Survivors include seven children; Natasha Lynn Snelgrove (Glynn), Stacy Michelle Fulghum (Mitchell), Melinda Jo Snelgrove (Cornelio), Jason Snelgrove (Chynna),
Bret Sanford (Britnee), Jathon Eric Snelgrove and Chase Randolph; two brothers, Scott Snelgrove (Rebecca) and Joe Snelgrove (Deena); three sisters, Gena Davis (Jim), Donna Dean and Missy Timken and eight grandchildren.
The family requests that any food/flowers may be delivered to the home at 1624 Church Loop Road, Rockledge, GA.
A “Celebration of Life” service for Mr. James Edward Snelgrove, Jr. of Rockledge will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at 1624 Church Loop Road, Rockledge GA. Danny Raburn will officiate. Mr. Snelgrove died Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Mr. Snelgrove, 55, was the son of the late James Edward “Jimmy” Snelgrove, Sr and Elaine Taylor Snelgrove. He was born in Plant City, FL on February 25, 1969. He was a truck driver and co-owner of J & E Trucking in Rockledge. He also owned several other businesses throughout his life. Mr. Snelgrove enjoyed being around his family, riding motorcycles and working. He was a man of all trades from lawncare, mechanic, contractor and truck driver. His son, James Eric Snelgrove, preceded him in death.
Survivors include seven children; Natasha Lynn Snelgrove (Glynn), Stacy Michelle Fulghum (Mitchell), Melinda Jo Snelgrove (Cornelio), Jason Snelgrove (Chynna),
Bret Sanford (Britnee), Jathon Eric Snelgrove and Chase Randolph; two brothers, Scott Snelgrove (Rebecca) and Joe Snelgrove (Deena); three sisters, Gena Davis (Jim), Donna Dean and Missy Timken and eight grandchildren.
The family requests that any food/flowers may be delivered to the home at 1624 Church Loop Road, Rockledge, GA.