William Robert Snipes Sr. “Bill” of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 31st, at the age of 85. Bill was a graduate of The Citadel and served in the US Army after he graduated. He worked in sales for IBM and Gray & Creech, he then went into Management Recruiting where he stayed until retirement. Bill worked for Home Instead after his retirement and loved his job.
Bill was predeceased by his mother Ernestein Burkett (Cobb) and his father, William A. Snipes.
He is survived by his longtime companion Kathryn Long and his children, Bill Snipes Jr (Terri Lynne) and Linda Snipes Forrester (Tip). He is also survived by his grandsons Jacob Forrester (Brianna) and Richard Forrester.
Services will be held at Myers Park Baptist Church on Saturday, June 8th at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Myers Park Baptist Church
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is assisting the Snipes family.