GASTONIA – Nattie Lee "N.L." Snuggs Jr., 94, peacefully passed away on Dec. 11, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Born on Aug. 14, 1916 and raised in Stanly County, N.C., Mr. Snuggs was the last surviving child of the late Nattie Lee Snuggs Sr., and Cornelia Craven Snuggs having been preceded in death by his three brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Bernice Church Snuggs; two daughters, Elizabeth "Libby" Snuggs McAteer and her husband, Porter, and Janet Snuggs Noblett and her husband, Jerry, all of Gastonia; his beloved two granddaughters, Elizabeth Garland Noblett of Raleigh and Sarah Spencer Noblett of Gastonia; several nieces and nephews; and his cats, Tux and Midnight.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia with the Rev. Don Mason, Rev. C.B. Barr, and Dr. James Westmoreland presiding. Mr. Snuggs will be entombed at Gaston Memorial Park with military rites performed by the World War II Last Man Club of Gaston County. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at McLean Funeral Directors and other times at the home of Janet and Jerry Noblett, 3547 Field-stone Drive, Gastonia.
Mr. Snuggs was a graduate of Norwood High School. He spent his career of over 40 years in power line construction and retired as construction foreman in 1978 from Delta, Inc. of North Carolina.
In July 1941, he joined the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge in June 1945 serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Battles at New Guinea and North-ern Solomons during World War II. For his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Mr. Snuggs was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Gastonia, for over 54 years, and a member of the City of Gastonia Farmers Market Board since 1998.
Mr. Snuggs was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Mecklenburg Chapter, and was presented with the War Service Medal from the Na-tional Society Sons of the American Revolution for his service during World War II. Mr. Snuggs was a charter member of the World War II Last Man Club of Gaston County and a member of the Honor Guard. At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of the Last Man Club. He held memberships in the American Legion, Post 23, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9337.
Some of his greatest pleasures were spending time with his granddaughters, fishing at the beach, gardening and watching the Atlanta Braves.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1511 East Ozark Avenue, Gastonia NC 28054.
Condolence messages may be made online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Snuggs.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Dec. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for N.L. Snuggs Jr.

7 Entries

Cathy Baker

December 16, 2010

Mrs. Snuggs and Family, Just to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a terrific person and neighbor, esp, when you would let all the kids play basketball. If there is anything we can do please donot hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

Cathy, Andy, Jon and Anna Baker

December 14, 2010

It was an honor for our Chapter, earlier this year, to present Compatriot Snuggs with the SAR War Service medal for his service to our country in the Pacific Theater in WWII. My father, who passed many years ago, also served in the Pacific in WWII, in the U.S. Navy. I still cherish his memory to this day.

He will be missed, and I pass along our deepest sympathy from his fellow SAR Compatriots in the Mecklenburg Chapter to Mr Snuggs' family.

Sincerely and Respectfully,
Tim Berly
President, Mecklenburg Chapter,
Sons of the American Revolution
Charlotte, NC

December 14, 2010

Libby, I never met your Dad but felt like I knew him because of your stories about him you would tell. When garden time comes and its time to go fishing you will have such fond memories. Believe me, that the best part - the precious memories we have. You're in my prayers.

Much Love,
Dean Spencer

December 14, 2010

Bernice, Libby, Janet and family,
It was at church services Sunday morning when we heard if N.L.'s passing. I immediately looked over to "N.L.'s place" where he would sit during Sunday service. I can't remember him sitting anywhere else! That shall forever be "N.L.'s place."
I knew him for over 40 years. He was a quiet man and faithful to Faith UMC. As a lifelong member myself, his death has made us all sad BUT knowing he is at rest with the Lord, our hearts can breathe easier. N.L. has just gone home.
Bernice and girls, thank you for sharing N.L. with us. His worldly presence is no longer here but his spirit lives on.

Sincere condolences,
Dianne Wallace Grass

Anearl Auten

December 13, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Snuggs passing. I am Carl & Sue Auten's daughter-in-law. Please know your family are in our prayers. Anearl, Carl & Sue Auten & family

Nelson Connor

December 13, 2010

Dear Janet and Family,

Please accept my condolences on the death of your father. Rely on your family and friends. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rachel Stiles

December 13, 2010

Dear Janet and Family - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Daddy. Please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Rachel Stiles

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