Ronnie Alvin

Snipes

It is with deep sorrow to announce the death of Mr. Ronnie Snipes, born December 21, 1944.

 A funeral service for Ronnie Alvin Snipes, 81, will be held at All Souls Historic Catholic Church at on November 24 at 1 pm. Ronnie passed away in Altamonte Springs, Florida at Advent Health Hospice. Born in Hartsville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Elbert Jackson (EJ) and Irene Kelley Snipes. He was a member of All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford, FL. Ronnie attended the University of South Carolina, alongside his High School sweetheart and future wife Margaret Grace Eaddy Snipes. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 1968. Shortly after graduating, he joined the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was honorably discharged on July 4, 1972. Ronnie was very proud to have served his country and was a true American patriot. After being discharged from the Navy, he moved to Bennettsville, SC and worked as a General Supervisor at United Technologies until his retirement. After retirement, Ronnie and Grace moved to Florida to be near their only daughter, Kelley Elizabeth Snipes Teixeira and her family. In Florida, Ronnie’s biggest hobby was his two-acre property with a workshop. He lived to tinker in the garage and ride around on the tractor. He planted vegetables in the garden and enjoyed summer days around the pool with the grandchildren. It was great exercise for him and kept him busy. He also enjoyed taking a short drive to walk on the beach with the love of his life, Grace. 

Ronnie is survived by his daughter Kelley Elizabeth Snipes Teixeira and her husband Lawrence Teixeira; his eldest grandson Joseph Christian Teixeira, along with his wife Anne-Elise Segroves Teixeira and great grandson Augustine Vincent Teixeira, grandsons Jacob Daniel Teixeira and fiancé Sierra Dos Santos, Justin Seth Teixeira, Jonas Xavier Teixeira, and Jonathan Ignatius Teixeira. 

He is also survived by two siblings, Sue Walters and Buzzie Snipes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Grace Snipes. 

He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Howard (Fred) Snipes, Olive Newsome, Buck Snipes, Jane Easterling, Gerald Snipes, Dell Easterling, Pat Gainey, Sylvia Shepard, and Shirley Snipes.