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Walter Lee Snow, Sr.

12/26/1944 - 08/02/2024

Obituary For Walter Lee Snow, Sr.

The funeral services for the late Mr. Walter Snow, Sr., who departed this life Friday, August 2, 2024 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., from the Henry Hall Woolard Community Center in Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Ray Drake will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed via Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mr. Walter Lee Snow, Sr. was born on December 26, 1944 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie Lamar β€œW.L.” Snow and the late Mrs. Willie Mae Bell.

Walter was educated in the Worth County Public School System. In 1964, Walter began working for the Georgia Department of Transportation, and retired in 1996, after thirty-two years of service.

In 1963, Walter was united in Holy Matrimony to Laura Wiley. This union was blessed with four children.

Our Loved One’s time upon this earthly realm came to a close on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. His parents, and a son, Kenota Wanard Snow, Sr., all have preceded him in death.

Walter leaves to cherish his memories his children, Walter Lee (Elaine) Snow, Jr. of Albany, Georgia, Waltina (Stacey) Williams of McComb, Mississippi, Tyrone (Dee) Barbers of Thomasville, Georgia, Keyoto Snow of Sylvester, Georgia; twenty-five grandchildren, twenty great great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; a devoted friend, Rosetta Smith; an extended family of three children and eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, co-workers, and sorrowing friends.


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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Mr. Snow was a true friend and a very good Neighbor.He were always there for you when needed.I remembered when I were moving into my home,be there very late doing the day.I would hear a knock on my door.He would say(I never seen you leave. I know you hungry).I brought you a plate of food.Each time I was there he'll bring that plate of food.He will be missed because he was a true Friend and a very good Neighbor.Your true Friend.Ms.Inez Sparrow,Nikki and Zoa Roddy

My prayers and condolences for the Snow Family. Mr. Walter Snow was a good person and had a great sense of humor. Well done thy good and faithful servant, we shall meet again. Love, Bishop Tremaine O. Alford, Sr.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends Grover McCullors Class of 1984

I love you sooo much!! I'm gonna miss you! R.I.H "Paw Paw". Your daughter, Tammi Adams

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr.Snow. I'm so honored to have had the chance to know him for many years. May family, loved ones and friends find comfort in cherished memories he leaves behind πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’

Thinking of the family in these difficult times. Lester and Odester Fowler

Sending ours deepest condolences to the Family's Lorenzo &Mattie Moore

Condolences to the Snow Family I enjoyed our chats that we had he didn't know me but in our texting he treated me like he had known me for years I feel that was who he was kind hearted to all. I was sad to hear of Sr. Passing don't know what he was going through but thank God for healing on the other side to God be the Glory. Family I'm praying strength for you all my God continue to be with you all. Janice M Douglas Harrison and Family Greenville SC.

So sorry for your loss. May God continue to give you strength in your time of need. Shalanda Lockett

My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this time.. Sorry for you all's loss. Kivett Milton

Our condolences and prayers to the Snow family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God strengthen you during this difficult time in your lives. The GDOT D4 Retirees,GSRA & Active Members & Friends

Our deepest condolences to the family. May God strength you in your time of loss.

May God continue to bless you,

Frank & Felicia Crapp

To the family, I was deeply saddened to hear the passing of Walter. It's been a long time since I seen him. I remember back in the days him playing softball always had a smile on his face. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Tricia Cherry

I'm sorry for the loss of your love one he was a sweet person and he will be truly be missed. May God bless πŸ™Œ πŸ™ you.

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Family Dorothea Taylor,

I'm so sorry for your loss, Otis and Brenda Hicks sends our deepest condolences to the family. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Otis and Brenda Hicks

I love and miss you sooo much!! Literally my second dad. This hurts so bad. I'll always love you!!!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Shipps Funeral Home, Inc. | Sylvester, GA

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