Charles Ellis Snapp was born in Hawkins County where he spent his childhood and early adulthood. The third of ten children, he was the son of Maggie and Ellis Snapp. He moved to Sullivan County (Kingsport) and married Elizabeth Leeper, who he affectionately called “GG” The couple became one and had three children: two sons James “Preacher” Snapp (deceased) Arthur Snapp, and an infant daughter (deceased).
Charles Ellis Snapp was preceded in death by his loving wife Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp; parents Ellis and Mrs. Maggie Hale Snapp: sisters, Ms. Nettie Leeper, Ms. Rebecca Ann Snapp; brother, James Barber Snapp, and his son Rev James E. Snapp.
He leave behind his legacy and love in the hearts of his son Arthur L. Snapp and daughter-in-law Mrs. Barbara Snapp of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren: sister, Mrs. Katherine Howard, Mrs. Etta Mae Fanney, Mrs. Josephine Willis (all of Rogersville), Mrs. Bessie Peavy of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Jannibelle Bristol of Kingsport: several nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Deacon Snapp made ground breaking history in his career, he was employed with Holston Valley Hospital (Welmont Health Systems) for thirty-four years employed as an orderly and later became the first African-American Supervisor of Orderlies.
Deacon Snapp was a man with strong Christian values. He was a man of principle and integrity. He served passionately in the Central Baptist Church for over 65 years.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at snapp@clarkfc.com
Services for Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp will be conducted Saturday at noon from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City,Va.
Professional services and care of Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc.802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport,Tenn. (245-4971)
