Bernie Snipes

Bernie Snipes, age 72, of Clovis, NM passed away on August 20, 2013, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis NM.

Bernie was born on February 7, 1941 in McAllister, New Mexico to Huey and Opal Smith Snipes.

He graduated from House High School in 1959, served in the Army and later attended Eastern New Mexico University. He married Bertie Burton on February 14, 1964. He drove trucks for most of his career, as well as a few entrepreneur businesses. He retired from WalMart in 2004.

He served as President of the Girls AAU Basketball organization. He loved basketball on the court, refereeing, and watching his kids and grandkids play. Most of all, he enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Bernie was a Christian and was baptized in 1959.

He is survived by his wife: Bertie Snipes of the home daughter: Koena Tapscott Ralph of Corpus Christi, TX son: Jack Snipes April of Clovis, NM daughter: Julie Spears Todd of Clovis, NM 5 grandchildren: Landyn, Taylon, and Ashlon Snipes, Austin Hollee Spears and Allie Spears brothers: Jimmie Snipes of McAllister, NM, Dennis RaDonna Snipes of Clovis, NM and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry Snipes.

Memorial services are at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at SteedTodd Funeral Home Chapel, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, NM with Ken Cable officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, NM. Pallbearers are Kyle Snipes, John Bill Snipes, Joe Ben Snipes, David Smith, Larry Smith, and Jimmy Love. Honorary Pallbearers are Randy McWilliams, Guy Smith, Buddy Vaughan, Dale Vaughan, Jimmy Carpenter, Gary Swann, Alvin Swann, Louie Erramouspe, Joe Whitehurst, Jim Bolton and his coffee drinking buddies.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Hope Lodge LubbockAmerican Cancer Society, 3511 10th St., Lubbock, TX 79415.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

Service

Memorial Service

Steed Todd Chapel
800 E. Manana Blvd
Clovis, NM  88101
Friday, August 23, 2013
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens
1601 E. Llano Estacado
Clovis, NM  88101

Memorial Contributions

American Cancer Society
Lubbock, TX  79415