Mr. James - Snelling

James Henry (Grandpa) Snelling Army veteran, 85 Jim Snelling was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas Dec. 20, 1925 to Fred and Callie Snelling. He went to be with the Lord Christmas night after battling pneumonia for five continuous days.

He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Lawhun (spouse Randy) of Sparks, NV, son, Larry Snelling (spouse Peggy) of Burney, CA, grandsons, Jim Snelling (spouse Lacy and great grandson Robby) of Reno, NV, grandson Robby (spouse

Jessica and great grandchildren, Adrianna and Bryson) of Chico, CA., granddaughter, Jennifer McIntosh (spouse Rob and great grandson Elric) of Reno, NV, mother of his children and life long friend and ex-wife Maxine Sanders, of San Lorenzo, CA, Brother-In-Law, Chuck Turner, (spouse Linda) of Burney, CA Jim is also survived by sisters Artie Heffley, of Fall River Mills, Kathleen Shuffield, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Imogene Brucks, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lorene ynes, of Chicago, Illinois, and brother Travis Gerene Snelling, of Taneyville, Missouri. He also leaves behind many dear

friends and nieces and nephews. Jim joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and fought in Europe during WWII as a

light machine gun (B.A.R.) infantryman. He moved to Burney, California to follow the love of his life Maxine Turner in 1946 and they were married in October of 1948. Jim worked in the timber industry as a timber faller and sawmill worker in the early years in Burney and many years later moved to Redding, California where he was employed at Kimberly

Clark Paper and Simpson Paper for the last twenty years as a supervisor until he retired. He spent the last twentyfive

years of his life retired in Burney where he lived with Larry, Peggy, Jimmy and Robby. The greatest joy for him

was to watch his grandsons play sports and later become coaches. He followed them right up until the very end by

going to Butte College and McQueen football games to watch them both coach. He also enjoyed the outdoors

and spent many days hunting and fishing with his buddies Chuck Turner, Neland Doughty and Mory Visser. There were two very special men in Jim’s life (Bill Allard and Rich Burger) that were like sons to him. He also respected and loved “His Doctor,” Dr. Tom Watson (the only doctor he would listen to) and his good friend Roger Borkey (who often took Jim to lunch and dinner). His war stories and life’s experiences stories were enjoyed by all who knew him

and will be greatly missed. There will never be another like him. His services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, at the

Intermountain Baptist Church at 11 a.m. A reception will follow military graveside services.

Arrangements under the direction of McDonald's Chapel, Burney, CA.