William-Snodgrass-Obituary

William R. Snodgrass

Nashville, Tennessee

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SNODGRASS, William R. Age 85, longtime Tennessee comptroller and legend in state politics, died at his Nashville home Monday morning, April 21, 2008 after a brief illness. Snodgrass served as Tennessee's comptroller of the treasury for 44 years, starting in 1955. Even after his official...

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So sorry to learn of Bill's death. I remember many fun times when the family would gather and he would talk about our relitives that lived in the Sparta area. He was a fine man and his many years of service with the state was outstanding. Bill could get along with both the Democrats and Republicans, this is a lost art. He had honisty and that is missing with our public leaders. I always look at Bill as not only as a friend.

just learned of Bill's passing. He was a great man. an amazing man, and a gentleman and a friend. In the 1970s I had the honor and real privilege of working with Bill and trying to execute his vision and guidance through a number of national organizations. He was the epitome of everything that was wise and laudable in government finance and public service. Like many, many others I spent years trying to emulate him and follow the lessons he taught. He was a very special person.

Working in the Legislature during two different administrations I became very fond of this gentle man. A few months back I saw and spoke to him in Windel Smiths Restaurant. God bless his family and you are in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Sending my express sympathy and
condolence. Mr. Snodgrass will be
greatly remembered as I ponder over
the memories of the time in his many
achievements while employed at the
State of Tennesee in work and in
casual conversations.
God Bless and You are in my prayers.

Former Accounting Manager----Donna Crawford-4-22-08