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Peter Snelling Obituary

Peter Matthews Snelling, 71, of Bedford, Va., died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Roanoke, a son of the late William Thomas Snellings and Pearl Catherine Johnson Snellings. Peter served in the United States Navy during Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. He was also a member of the VFW Post #2157 and a past VFW Department of Virginia Commander. In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Snellings. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sandra Gail Mills Snelling; one daughter, Michelle Behrns and her husband, Robert, of Goode; two sisters, Pearl Orrick and her husband, Anthony, and Shirley Vandergrift, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cats, Patches and Smokie. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Ste 100, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 16 to Apr. 18, 2010.

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David Poff

April 19, 2010

Pete was a genteman and true friend. I will always remember him for what he did for the Veterans. He will truly be missed.

brenda moran

April 18, 2010

shirley, we are so sorry to hear about your brother, you and your family are in our prayers. god bless and be with you during this time. love, brenda fay and jeff moran

Barbara Dunbar Lynch

April 18, 2010

I knew Peter as a small boy, living in Roanoke; he was my neighbor. His nickname was "Pinto". He was a sweet, nice little boy.

Are there any of his Johnson relatives
still living? His uncles,Ernest, Jim, or aunts; Frances, Nora, Edna? I would love to make contact with them as we all went to school together.

God Bless "Pinto's" family, he was a sweet person.


Blessings to his family.

Regards,
Barbara Lynch - Troy, Oh

Patti Smith

April 18, 2010

Sandy....
I am so sorry about Pete!!!!! He was a man whom I respected for his dedication to all Veterans!
I will CHERISH the flag set he gave me when you and he visited me the last time.
You are in my prayers.
Patti Smith

Bobbie Dunbar

April 17, 2010

I knew Peter as a small boy living in my area. He was a sweet, sensitive little boy. God Bless to his family and God Bless Peter.
Bobbie Dunbar

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