Harold Snuggs was an elementary pupil in the Shanghai American School shortly before WWII, returning home to America a few months before Pearl Harbor.  
After the war, with a degree from Furman University, he returned to teach science and mathematics at SAS in 1948-49, the last year before the school was closed by the Communist takeover.
Many SAS students from the last postwar years remember him well, and he has joined periodic SAS alumni reunions in recent years.  Having only just learned of his death, I will be alerting the SAS Alumni association, and through its newsletter, many who will want to mark his passing. 
I'll also be offering for the photo gallery one or more photos from the 1949 Columbian yearbook, where he is  listed under "Faculty Superlatives" as voted male runner-up for "hardest marker" and "strictest in class".

Mr. Snuggs had a profound effect on my life and the lives of so many scouts who joined Troop 22. He led by example, taught with enthusiasm, and counseled with love. The number of Eagle Scouts that came from Troop 22 are a lasting testimony to his impact. I am blessed and thankful to have known him. I will never forget him or his lessons, especially now that I have a scout of my own. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So sorry to learn of Harold's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family. Clearly Harold touched so many lives in so many ways. I had the good fortune to meet Harold as a business professional in 1980 when he assisted me in developing a much needed retirement plan for our local county hospital. Harold was the consummate professional who without question was committed to doing all he could for our employees, many of whom had already served for 20 plus years and  nearing retirement. The plan he helped make a reality remained in place for more than 35 years and many employees and families are still benefiting from his dedication and commitment to serving others. Even after his retirement, Harold would still check on us from time to time. It was indeed a blessing to have known him as both a friend and a valued colleague in the health care profession.
Ken Hiatt
Hospital Administrator (Retired)

To Betty and Elizabeth: What a wonderful man this man was in his earthly life.  His love for the Savior was always evident.  Now he has joined that vast cloud of witnesses, finishing the race with his crown of righteousness.  While you will surely miss him, know that so many people love you and will be lifting you up.  Count me among them.

What a mind!  Harold was one of a kind and I will miss him!

I am so grateful for Harold Snuggs  scoutmaster, mentor, and most of all devoted follower of Christ.  He was dedicated to helping young men grow to become men of honor, integrity, and good character.  But even more important to him was a desire to see us walk with Christ.  I am so thankful that he showed us the way and I imagine he would echo John's sentiment in 3 John 4, I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

As others from our Troupe 22 have mentioned, his laugh certainly was loud, but also wonderfully infectious.  He loved telling stories, and we were riveted, enjoying every telling and re-telling of every story.  Ever the teacher, he taught us that if you're not learning, you're teaching, and if you're not teaching, you're learning.  One of the great lessons he taught us was to leave our campgrounds better than we found them.  I think it safe to say that Mr. Snuggs left his campground (the many lives that he touched) better than he found it.

One of our favorite camp traditions was cracker barrel  a time in the evening when the entire troupe would gather and the leaders would serve us cheese and crackers.  Mr. Snuggs would reflect on the day's events, tell stories, pray, and then we would fall silent to hear taps before retiring to our sleeping bags.  I can hear taps playing softly as I remember this great man.

Tomorrow, I am attending the funeral of Harold Snuggs, my scoutmaster.  All of us boys referred to him as Uncle Harold, as he positioned himself as family, always available for us.  
He taught me life skills, not just scouting skills.  My identity as the President of an IT Company comes from his example.  He taught me how to publicly speak, with no preparation, without compromising the ability to inspire and motivate others.  He taught me to talk from the heart and identify others who are doing the same. 
He taught me that leadership does not require knowledge as much as it requires courage.  He told a story of a General yelling out to men under his command to charge!  When one of his men asked, where are we going? he quickly said, I don't know, but that doesn't matter.  Charge!  I can't count the number of times I have done that while sitting in meetings with important people who are looking for someone with courage to take on a project filled with unknowns in need of structure.  
He taught me to laugh at my own folly.  He would belly laugh over his own screw ups so much so that we could recognize his laugh nay hay laugh half a mile awayon the other side of the lake at scout camp, to be specific.  
He will be missed by many.  I am grateful to have been mentored by him.

Mr Snuggs leaves quite a legacy but most of all a wonderful Christian man. Bettie and Elizabeth we are praying for you and family,

Bettie and Elizabeth, no words can express the sorrow that I feel for your loss. Harold was wonderful to me and all of my family and I will miss him. Love to you both.

Elizabeth, I still remember the day your Father brought your pet possum to our elementary school classroom. What I especially remember is he used the occasion to share his faith. I am sorry for your loss.

Harold was a wonderful neighbor, a remarkable man and such a loving husband. I will miss his stories, his humor and lively conversation. Harold & Bettie glowed with their love, faith, and service to others.

Harold left an indelible stamp of what it meant to live life fully.  His influence on our family, especially David and John, was significant as they went through the scouting program at FBC, earning Eagle Scout and God and Country.  How grateful we are to have known Harold, a man of God who knew how to do a multitude of things, including cook spagetti with a bunch of boys in the woods!
Harold and Annie Ruth Yelton

Elizabeth and family: Our thoughts are with you.  Larry and Janice Kassman

I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one.  May you all find peace and love knowing  he is in a much better place.  I hope this time surrounding your loss will be filled with more laughter than tearsl

God Bless the Snuggs family.  Harold will be missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our prayers are with you as you are experiencing a loss on earth. What a comfort to know he is not dead, he lives!!!!! One day, we believe it could be soon, there will be a reunion party!!! May you be comforted by the many memories and knowing love and prayers of others are with you. In His love, Marty and Barb Johnson.

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Mr. Harold H Snuggs Jr.

8 février 1927 – 6 décembre 2016

Dunbar Funeral Home (Devine)

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