He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph & Vivian Snead, and by his maternal grandparents, Peter & Mary Kain.
He is survived by his parents, Mitch and Nancy Snead, and siblings: Jason Snead and Kristin (Cay), Nathan Snead and Stephanie (Ella, Nancy, and Anne Mitchell), Jocelyn Snead Pullen and Doug (Marin, Clara, and Anderson). Nick is also survived by many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His faithful dog Ruby V was always at his heels. Nick was a graduate of Manchester High School and University of North Carolina Wilmington. Nick was a generous, loving, adventurous young man who had countless friends. Growing up he loved being with his siblings, cousins, and friends. He relished time at The Cottage, his grandparents’ beach house. Clearly he had salt water in his veins from a young age. His passion for surfing grew and led him to travel all over the east and west coasts, and Central and South America in search of the perfect wave. Numerous people will benefit from Nick’s generous donation of his organs. His family is honored by this selfless expression.
Nick’s life will be celebrated with a Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 12:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road in Richmond. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to wavesforwater.org.
