Fred was born on July 16, 1939 in Boone County, MO the son of Roy and Lena (Papen) Snipes who preceded him in death. He was married in 1970 in Callaway County, MO to Shirley (Sanford) Snipes who preceded him in death on October 15, 2005. Fred retired from Fulton State Hospital as a security officer. He enjoyed to tinker around the farm, on lawn mowers and weed eaters.
Survivors include: one daughter, Cathy Jones (Terry) of Shelbyville, MO; one son, Steven Parton (Rose) of Cheyenne, WY; two grandchildren, Travis Parton (Priscilla) and Kelly Lowrance (Mike); several great-grandchildren and two special friends and caregivers, Vic & Chriss Weiser of Fulton, MO. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Callaway Memorial Gardens – Mausoleum in Fulton, MO with Rev. Mike Crowson officiating. At this time, we are limiting the occupancy of our building due to COVID-19 restrictions. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in our efforts to keep our families and staff safe. Please be prepared to be directed by staff when you arrive for services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105.
