Charles Raymond “49er” Snodgrass, 76 of Mannington, WV passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born September 10, 1933 in Fairmont, a son of the late Jack Snodgrass and Irella Allenby.
Charles is survived by his former wife, Sharon Snodgrass Wyckoff of Mannington; ½ brother, Randy “Frog” Allenby of Fairmont; one son, Chad Snodgrass and wife Connie of Fairview; 4 daughters, Jonda Hennige and husband Troy of Mannington, Dana Miller and husband Eric of State College, PA, Robin Zemonick of Mannington and Irella Contraski of Fairmont; 8 grandchildren, Ryan Hepner, Zack Zemonick, Deiadra Miller, Nathan Miller, Nikayla Hennige, Devin Snodgrass, Megan Snodgrass and Dusty; 2 great-grandchildren, Blaike Hepner and Brooklyn Hepner.
Charles was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korea Conflict as a Sgt. Major and was decorated with the National Defense Service Award. He started the Coal County CB Club, where they organized and conducted benefits for charity, primarily the Easter Seal Foundation. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and spending time with his dog. In 2000, he retired from Consolidated Coal Co., Blacksville #2 mine with 30 years of service.
Memorial contributions can be made the Massey Coal Co., Upper Branch Miner Relief Fund, c/o Connie Snodgrass, Fairmont Credit Union, Fairmont, WV
Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Randy Efaw officiating. Full Military Rites will be accorded by Marion County Veterans Council at the graveside. Online condolences may be sent to the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com
To the Family of Chuck Snodgrass. My ex-husband and I met him about 10 years ago at Stone Coal Lake while camping. He was a wonderful man and he truely cared for his dogs, Killer and then Angel. We would go there during the summer and camp near him. We always enjoyed his stories and fellowship. We had lost touch about 3 years ago when Steve and I got divorced. I ran across his phone number while cleaning out some papers and thought I would check to see if the number was still current when I found that he had passed away. My heart sank. One of my fondest memories of him is from Christmas when we would receive a box of hard candy in the mail. He always made so much during the season for his friends. I know what a special person he was and I wanted to let you know he will be missed.