Joseph Snipe Obituary

YOUR MEMORIES ARE ALWAYS IN OUR MIND AND YOUR SPIRIT STAYS IN OUR HEART.
DEACON AND EMMA WHALEY

I Have a Place in Heaven
I have a place in heaven
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears.
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.


Deacon and Sister Roper and Family

Grandaddy,
It's been a year now since you been gone. Even though now I see you more than ever, I miss you still the same. I see you everyday whether its your picture in the truck, on my living room shelf, or in my heart. I just wish I could have talked to you one last time before you left. Everytime I came home, you were always one person that I knew I had to talk to before I left. You always had some words for me. I can only hope that eventually I will see you again so that we can catch up on all the talks we have missed from now until then. You will always be in my heart. Grandad I love you now and always.

Randy

HI:GRANDDADDY
WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS WHAT I'M FEELING RIGHT NOW.YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.ME AND GRANNY STILL GO SHOPPING,AND EVERY TIME WE COME BACK,WE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT,WHAT YOU WOULD BE SAYING WHEN WE COME BACK,ABOUT HOW LONG WE BEEN GONE AND ALL WE COME BACK WITH IS A BUNCH OF JUNK.EVERY TIME I GO TO THE VA MY MIND RUNS ON YOU ARGUING ABOUT HOW LONG THERE KEEPING YOU,THEN THEY HAVE THE NERVE TO TELL YOU NOT TO EAT,AND THEY DON'T FEED YOU WHEN YOU FINISH.I MISS BEING AT THE VA WITH YOU,AND YOU CRACKING ON PEOPLE.I MISS TAKING YOU PLACES,AND YOU MAKE ME LAUGH EVERY TIME.I SHARED SO MANY SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH YOU,THAT I HAVE ENOUGH TO LAST ME A LIFE TIME.I THANK GOD FOR PUTTING YOU IN MY LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE A YEAR, AND I WILL BE CELEBRATING A LIFE WELL LIVED.I WILL CHERISH THE MEMORIES WE HAVE FOR EVER.I TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT NOW I HAVE A VERY SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME.

"Will You Meet Me There?"
That's the question Rev. Joseph Snipe would want to ask us today. His life was spent preparing for this day of departure. Our lives should be spent doing the same thing. The wonderful Christian legacy left by Rev. Joseph Snipe pointed many to Jesus. Heavens ranks were increased by one on the day of Rev. Snipe departure. We weep, but not as those "who have no hope" (1 Thessalonians 4:13). We weep because we miss his sweet smile and warm words of encouragement. However, one day soon we will reunite in the presence of the angels.
Will you meet him there?

To Mrs. Snipe & Family,
The death of a loved one is always painful especially one such as our dear friend, Rev Snipe, who brought us so much joy and love. As difficult as it may be now, please continue to remember with gratitude the wonderful life you shared together. Rev. Snipe was one of God's blessings in your life.
You have lost a treasured loved one - we have lost a treasured friend.
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. We are praying for you.

A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

There is a shortage of good men in the world. If you have a good man you ought to appreciate him. Look at the children that had to look at the mother to be a mother and father. She had to work and then come home and take care of them.
It doesn't take a man to make a baby, it takes a man to raise a baby.
A good man is hard to find. I thank God that Rev. Joseph Snipe was a good man. We didn't have a lot but he made sure that we didn't want for anything.
He worked, and took care of his family.
We don't have many good men in our churches today. We have a shortage. Our churches are filled with women. Every man got to seek God for themselves. As we go back into history, we see that good men were scarce. God and Abraham were contemplating about Sodom and Gomorrah. God said he will spare the city if he can find 40 men. He'll even save the city if he can find 10. If ten can be found I'll spare the city. Abraham said all I need is nine, my nephew Lot is down there, I know he is a good man. "A Good Man Is Hard To Find".
I see God talking to Jeremiah saying, see Jeremiah, I need a good man to save Jerusalem. Lord they speak with their lips but their hearts ain't right. Lord I warned them. Lord I can't find one good man.
I wonder if the Lord came to Community Baptist Church, can he find one good man?
I heard him said, I need somebody.
Let me go back a little further. I know another time when the Lord needed somebody to post men bond. He needed one man to post men bond, couldn't find nobody. I heard him tell the angel search all over heaven, see if you can find somebody that'll go post men bond. I heard him say search all down on the earth, couldn't find nobody that'll go and post men bond.. I heard him say you got one more world to search.
Search down under the earth, go down in the grave, search and see if you can find somebody. I saw the angel went down in the grave shook brother Abraham in the grave. Said Abraham you are the father of the faithful, will you go and post men bond. I heard Abraham said no. I'm not worthy to go post men bond. I told a lie one day and God can't use no liars on his program, you have to go and find someone else.
I see the angel moved over to the next grave and shook Moses. Look here Moses, you brought the children of Israel out of the land of bondage, will you go and post men bond. I heard Moses say no. I can't go post men bond. I committed murder and God can't use no murderer on his program.
I see the angel move over to the next grave and shook brother Noah. Look here Noah, when the flood came on the earth, you built an ark and you saved men, will you go an post men bond? I heard Noah said no, I got drunk one day and God can't use no drunkard on his program.
I see the angel move over to the next grave and shook David in the grave. Look here David you were a man after God's own heart, I know you'll go and post men bond, but David said, I'm sorry, I took Uriah's wife from, God can't use no adulterer on his program. I'm not able to post men bond.
I see the angel moved over, flapped his wings, bowed his head and started on back to glory to make his final report. When he got into glory and started to go in, said "A Good Man Is Hard To Find". I see one of the hundred and forty four elders sitting there on the throne, said Angel, Angel don't go in yet one more place you ain't search yet. Look here, go back down to earth, get off on Savage Road, go on down till you get to Alma Street, make a right on Alma Street go on down till you get to 1427. There you'll find one Rev. Joseph Snipe. I see Rev. Snipe, he's a root out of a dry ground. I see a man telling dying men to flee from thr wrath which is to come. I see a man telling people to seek out their own soul salvation. I see am man telling people that the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life. I see a man that has fought a good fight, He has kept the faith, tell him to come on home and enter into the joy of the Lord. "A Good Man Is Hard To Find".
I can imagine Rev. Joseph Snipe telling that old angel, I done done what you told me to do. I don't want my family to see me suffer just let me steal away. Let the know that I got peace like a river and I am free."A Good Man Is Hard To Find", Lord let them know that you found me.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

It was the morning of July 2,2008,4:00 a.m, that I awoke, hearing cries from my mother's bedroom. I had no clue what was going on, until she arrived in my room telling me the most shocking news ever. That my grandfather had passed away! When I heard my mother say that my heart completely stopped, and I started to cry. Afterwards, my mom told my brother and I to get dressed, and that she was going to take us to our dad. She did not want to take us by our grandmother's house, because; it would be too much for us.
Before my grandfather died, he was a well loved person. Everyone knew him! He was a pastor at Community Baptist Church,and everyday after service, he would greet people with smiles and hugs. On June 30,2008, he did not do that. Instead, he went straight home and waited for the family to arrive. When we went to his home, he gave the whole family hugs and kisses. Then he told my grandmother not to worry, and that everything was going to be o.k. No one knew what he was talking about, until two days later.
At his funeral, it was packed with people. I remember looking in his casket. He looked so peaceful, it was like he was just sleeping, all he needed was a toothpick on the side of his mouth. Before the funeral was over, I touched his hand for the last time. As I walked out out, I cried my heart out, and remembered what he said. So I smiled at the sky, and remembered the loving memories we had.

Happy Fathers day Granddaddy,Words Can't even express how much you are missed and thought about everyday! We Love You and we know you're looking down smiling at us with your white Stacy Adams and Guitar! Trice, LeNajah, Derrick.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY GRANDDADDY! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH EVEN THOUGH YOUR NOT HERE IN THE PHYSICAL, I KNOW YOUR AROUND IN THE SPIRIT.

Heavenly Father, I thank you that we have you, Lord, to understand and sympathize and know our true hearts without us saying a word. I ask you Lord to comfort our weaknesses and grief over the loss of our Pastor, Therefore, we fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace; that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time for every need with appropriate and well-timed help coming just when Community needs it.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that Community Baptist Church does not sorrow, as one who has no hope, because we believe that Jesus died and roae again; even so the loved one who sleeps in Jesus, God will bring back with him. We ask that you comfort Community, for you said, blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted (Matt. 5:4)
Lord you told us in John 14:1-4 that in your Father's house there are many mansions and that you have gone to prepare a place for those that love you and that you will come back and take us to where you are. Help Community take comfort, Lord, in knowing that Rev. Joseph Snipe is with you.
Jesus, you have come to heal the brokenhearted. It is in the name of Jesus that you, Lord, comfort Community Baptist Church because you have loveed us and gave us everlasting consolation and good hope through your grace. Blessed be God of all confort; Who conforts Community in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble with a comfort as only you can provide, Lord Jesus.
Heaven Father, we thank you for appointing unto Community Baptist Church,Rev. Joseph Snipe, who we mourn, to give unto us his beauty for ashes, the oil of joy mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that he might be called a tree of righteousness, the plating of the Lord, that you might be glorified.

In Jesus Name, Amen
Community Baptist Church Family

THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH

“COME SEE ME,” HE SAID, “I LIVE IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH.” IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I MET THE REVEREND SNIPE. IT WAS A SUNDAY AND IT WAS AT COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. IT WAS YOUTH SUNDAY SO I DIDN’T GET TO HEAR HIM PREACH. BUT WITH THAT INFECTIOUS SMILE AND A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE HE INVITED ME TO COME SEE HIM AT “THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH.” I KNEW THE INVITATION WAS GENUINE AND I GLADLY ACCEPTED IT AND ASSURED HIM I WOULD COME SEE HIM.

A FEW WEEKS LATER I WAS ABLE TO MAKE GOOD ON MY PROMISE AND VISITED MOTHER SNIPE AND HIM AT THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH. I DIDN’T GET TO HEAR HIM PREACH THAT FIRST SUNDAY, BUT DID I EVER GET A SERMON THAT DAY AT THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH. HE STARTED QUOTING SCRIPTURE LIKE HE WAS PICKING RIPE FRUIT FROM A TREE. HE WOVE THEM ALL TOGEHTER LIKE A FINE TAPESTRY SAYING, “STAY WITH ME NOW,” “ARE YOU WITH ME,” “STAY WITH ME NOW, STAY WITH ME.” WHAT A WONDERFUL AFTERNOON I HAD WITH THESE TWO NEW FRIENDS. SINCE THAT DAY I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH AND THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH. I WAS ALWAYS MADE WELCOME.

I ALWAYS ADDRESSED HIM AS “PASTOR” EVEN THOUGH TO FAMILY AND HIS FLOCK HE WAS “THE REV” OR SIMPLY “REV”. IT WAS A TERM OF ENDEARMENT I FELT WAS RESERVED FOR FAMILY AND THOSE WHO KNEW HIM BEST. OUT OF RESPECT, TO ME HE WAS “PASTOR,” WHO LIVED IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH.

THEN EARLY ON JULY 2ND AS ST. PETER WAS CHECKING HIS “BOOK OF LIFE” AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN AN ANGEL NUDGED HIM AND POINTED TO A LITTLE MAN WITH A BIG CROWN COMING DOWN THE ROAD. ST. PETE TOOK ONE LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE MAN AND THE SIZE OF HIS CROWN AND SAID, “THAT HAS TO BE THE REV”.

AFTER PASTOR WAS USHERED INTO HIS HOLY PRESENCE, LAID HIS CROWN AT HIS FEET, HEARD THE WORDS, “WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFULL SERVANT”, AND WAS ABOUT TO BE GIVEN A TOUR OF HIS NEW MANSION, I CAN IMAGINE HE TURNED TO JESUS AND WITH A SMILE AND A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE INVITED HIM TO “COME SEE ME, I LIVE IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH.”

IF WE WILL WALK THE PATH PASTOR WALKED, THE ONE HE PREACHED TO US, THE ONE HE TAUGHT US, THE ONE HE INVITED ALL TO WALK WITH HIM - WHEN WE GET TO HEAVEN WE WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHERE TO FIND “THE REV”. HE WILL BE IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CHURCH.

weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning, it was such a blessing to have over 10years of ministry from Rev.Snipe he was A great outreach minister, that never met a stranger. May god continue to bless your family in this time of sorrow.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you. Georgie I'm praying for you as you greive.

TO THE SNIPE FAMILY:
YOU ALL HAVE MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING YOUR TIME OF LOSS.

Ms. Emma and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss of your daddy. I'm so very sorry. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I pray God will give you the peace and comfort you desire in this difficult time.

Know that we love you and are praying for y'all.

Much love and God Bless,
Susan and Jeremy Cain (s'ville SC--Samantha's mama)

Grandaddy, you were one of a kind, and I mean that literally, You had a way of making everybody love you, and for myself and my children, Naj and Derrick, we will all miss you so much! But we know that you are with the Lord.

MRS CARRIE AND FAMILY, I KNOW THAT YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY WILL MISS REV SNIPE. HE WILL FOREVER BE IN YOUR HEART. I PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN AND KEEP YOU AND THE FAMILY!

Rev. McNeil
You and your family are in my prayers

Georgie & Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. God will never leave you alone just cast your cares on him and he will see you through

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

the Lord is good and His mercies endures to all generations. God cares and He knows how much we can bear.

TO MOTHER SNIPE AND THE COMMUNITY CHURCH FAMILY

IT IS WITH PLEASURE THAT I TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAY WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT YOU HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL OVER A FEW NOW I WILL MAKE YOU RULER OVER MANY. THIS IS WHAT GOD HAS SAID TO OUR BELOVED REV. JOESPH SNIPE.
ALWAYS PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
MOTHER ANNIE MAE SMALLS

God bless and keep you and your family in your time of sorrow.

To the Snipe Family we keep you in our prayers trusting and believing God knows what he is doing. Rev. Snipe will forever live on in your hearts. God Bless

To the Family, God is with you and so are the prayers of my family and my church family. You are bless because of the Journey of Rev. Snipe.

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad,know my prayers are with you and your family at this time.Vee

Our prayers are always with you and your family.May Gods peace be always with you.

Our prayes are with you all a this time of bereavement.
From the Gibbs & Hamilton family

To Trice and the entire family, it is with a heavy heart the I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences. May the Lord allow you to find peace in the memories that you all have of Rev.
Remember that while you loved him, God loved him best.

To The Snipe Family, I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy.Rev. Snipe was a wonderful man, but now its time for him to take his final rest with the Lord, rejoice and be Happy as you will see him again in heaven. be blessed

To the Snipe Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

To Sis Estelle Snipe and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time,that preaching man is now with the Lord and that he was a very fine minister for God, Just know that being absent from the body is being present with the Lord. Be strong and continue to trust God. He and my Daddy is now in heaven He preached my Father services and I will never forget Him God Bless and keep you all.

May God grant you peace; during your time of bereavement.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Psalm 37:37

Noreen & Ben Williams

To the Snipe Family,

I haven't seen Pastor in a long time until about a week ago at the service at St. George Christian Church, Pastor Nelson, I thought wow, Pastor looks good, My continue prays will be with you. Pastor is now home with our Heavenly Father. Remember God will not leave your nor forsake you.

To the family of Rev. Snipe. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the celebration of Rev. Snipe's life. As you celebrate his life, you can remember the joy and love that he brought to all. May you find comfort in your memories through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

The Snipes Family:

Rev. Snipes will truly be missed. I am a member of Promiseland Missionary Baptist where the very, very, very fine Pastor Maryann Manigault is my pastor. Our church and Community Baptist Church had a great relationship. I loved to hear Rev. Snipes preach. He not only preached the word, but he was funny too.

To the entire family you have my deepest sympathy.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Rev. Snipes was like a grandfather to us. He had a wonderful sense of humor. We really enloyed visiting his Christmas services. He did not mind telling the truth and expressing his love for God.

Sadly missed by: Mary Reed Gladden, Rev. Dr. Anthony Reed (FL) & Bro. Russell Patterson (Columbia)

I thank God for the time he allowed me to know Rev. Snipe. I have truly enjoyed visiting Community Baptist Church and hearing him play his guitar and preaching the word of God. He was truly an AWESOME man of God. My husband Cyrus Birch III, looked up to him and saw him as a mentor. To the Snipe Family, you all are in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you strength and comfort during these diffcult times.

TO THE SNIPE FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. REV. SNIPE WAS A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD. HE HAS DONE HIS WORK HERE ON EARTH AND NOW GOD NEEDED HIM. HE WAS A WONDERFUL AND VERY HUMOROUS MAN. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.

MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBER.

To the Snipe Family

It is with a heavy heart that I express my sincerest condolences on the home going of Rev. Snipe. He has been the foundation of my spiritual walk with God. He taught me alot about walking with the Lord. Community Baptist Church is where I started my walk and will always be my home. I Thank God for you Rev. Snipe. I will keep the family in my prayers and I know that God will see us through this time of sorrow. Keep looking towards the hills from which cometh our help. Know that our help cometh from the Lord.

Respectfully,

Flora and Family

Reverend Snipe will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful, loving man. This world was a far better place because of him. May God bless, keep and comfort his family during these difficult times. I had the pleasure of knowing Reverend Snipe for many years through my employer. He always brought a little ray of sunshine to our office when he came in. May you rest in peace.

to the snipes family we have always
enjoy Rev.Snipes every year.we have
always look forward every year for the community family with his preaching and soul singing choir.we will truly miss him.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.Rev.Leon Salley and MT.ZION BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY.

To The Snipe Family:

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Even though this situation may be hard to endure always remember that God doesn't make any mistakes. Continue to look to the hills from whence cometh your help for it truly comes from the Lord. Joseph will be missed for the many lives he touched. My prayers are with you during this time and always....

Chester, Carolyn and Eartha

Rev Snipe will be missed by all, thefamily have our sympathy THE WAITERS FAMILY

To family of Rev. Snipe,
we send our sincere sympathy to all of you. Rev. Snipe was inspiration to
all in community for many, many years. Henry Mitchell and family.

I was on my way to visit you on Sunday. It was so heavy on my heart to stop by Community before I left to go back to Spartanburg. I said I havent seen my Pastor in about a month now. You will truely be missed! We love you but God loves you best! To the Snipes family, May you find comfort in knowing He is in a better place!