LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Larry Snipes, age 72, passed away January 27, 2023. He was born April 14, 1950, in Lancaster, son of the late Sam James Snipes and the late Azalee Robinson Snipes and was the husband of Linda Dianne Snipes. After retirement, Larry enjoyed repairing appliances. He loved to camp at the beach and the mountains with his wife. He was a jokester who enjoyed breakfast with his friends, playing golf, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Larry was a people person, he loved meeting and getting to know new people. He loved his fur baby, Pepper. Larry was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, where he loved going to church.

Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dianne Snipes; his brother, Gary Snipes (Linda); his sister, Lois Roberts; two brothers-in-law, Charles Snipes (Deloris), and Wayne Snipes; and 6 nieces and nephews, Leslie Snipes, Charles Jr. Snipes, Debbie Beckham, Becky Rathburn (Andy), Kayla Snipes, and Rev. Wayne Snipes (Julie)

Larry was predeceased in death by his parents; Sam and Azalee Snipes; his brothers, Paul Snipes, David Snipes; and his sister, Effie Snipes.

The Celebration of Life Service for Larry will be 3:00 pm Monday January 30, 2023, at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Tim Larrimore and Rev. Mitch Ingram. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm – 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, 3026 Camp Creek Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720.