Walter Snipes' Obituary
Walter Snipes, 59, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Walter was born March 30, 1956 in Brownsville, TN, the son of T. Willie and Jewel Lee (Hardin) Snipes Sr. He worked as a farmer and mechanic. He loved to spend time outdoors gardening and fishing.
Walter leaves behind his sons, Anthony Currie of Decatur; Lamar Barbee of Ripley, TN; daughters, Lameka Snipes of Ripley, TN; Monica Snipes of Ripley, TN; Misty Barbee of Ripley, TN; brothers, Bennie Snipes of Lansing, MI; T. Willie (Darnella) Snipes Jr. of Decatur; Mosezeil Snipes of Decatur; Johnny Snipes of Decatur; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services to celebrate Walter’s life will be 11 am Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Walter Snipes is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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