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Richard L. Snapp, 85, of Huntsville, passed away at 2:21 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2018, at his home surrounding by his loving family.
He was born in Huntsville on June 8, 1932, to the late Roy and Myrle Idle Snapp. On April 15, 1953, he married Evelyn Beard Snapp and she survives.
He is also survived by a son, Douglas (Jodie) Snapp of Sebastian, Fla.; two daughters, Shary Duff of Huntsville and Linda (Duane) Kimble of Ross; seven grandchildren, Jason (Lance Scarborough) Duff, Ashley (Jeremy) Sloan, Becca Snapp, Gabriel Kimble, Michael Kimble, Sierra Snapp and Angel Kimble; great-grandchildren, Tyson and Griffin Sloan; his siblings, Donna Voorhies, Dale (Dorothy) Snapp, Wilbur (India Ann) Snapp, Emerson (Sheila) Snapp and Ron (Judy) Snapp; and two sisters-in-law, Madeline “Bunny” Snapp and Pat Snapp.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Avis Nicholas, Wilda Hayes, Dwight Snapp and Howard Snapp.
Richard began his business career washing and polishing cars for Bobb’s Chevrolet, Bellefontaine. During this time, he was drafted into the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he earned a sales position at Bobb’s Chevrolet and was recognized for being a top salesperson.
He then began working for Hill & Hamilton Insurance, and over the years, he became partner and in total had purchased nine insurance agencies merging them all into Hill & Hamilton Insurance.
Richard also owned the Indian Lake Insurance Services, which later became Stolly Insurance. He served on the board and later served as president for Security Federal Savings & Loan in Bellefontaine. He was also the founding president of the board for Colonial Federal Savings & Loan, Bellefontaine.
He and his wife, Evelyn enjoyed walking the beautiful crystal sands at Siesta Key, Fla., for 30 years.
Pastor Bryan Meadows officiates a funeral service at noon, Thursday, April 5, at the Huntsville United Methodist Church, 6611 Fruit St., Huntsville, where visitation begins two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery with military honors provided by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.