Michael Albert Snipes, Sr.

November 16, 1960 - September 17, 2020
Michael Albert Snipes, Sr.

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Michael A. Snipes, Sr, 59, beloved husband of Becky, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. He was born in Warsaw, IN to James Ivory and Nancy (Harmon) Snipes on November 16, 1960.

Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by his son Michael Jr. (Laurie) and daughter Shelby Edenton (Ryan); grandchildren: Damien, Aniakien, Michael III, Ryan, Allie and Callie; and sister, Debra Hornbeck (Randy).

A memorial service will be held at Burgaw Holiness Church, 416 W. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • September 22, 2020
    James H Stafford says:
    I AM SO SORRY WE LOST TOUCH WITH YOU GUYS, THE YEARS HAVE GONE FAST. WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF MIKE AND FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WITH ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS. IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL. WE ARE ALL FAMILY. LOVE, JIM STAFFORD JR.

  • September 22, 2020
    Diane Stafford says:
    BIG MIKE, WHAT CAN I SAY? THERE ARE NO WORDS TO BRING YOU BACK, NO TIME CAPSULE TO REVERSE WHAT HAPPENED, AND NO PILL TO TAKE THE PAIN AWAY FOR BECKY, THE KIDS, GRANDS, AND ALL OF US THAT LOVED YOU. ALTHO IT'S BEEN YEARS SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU, I STILL REMEMBER THE SUMMERS YOU SPENT WITH US LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. YOU BECAME LIKE A BROTHER TO US, WITH MANY GREAT STORIES. (REMEMBERING THE BIG FOOT STORY AT THE MOMENT) : ) YOU TRULY WERE A SPECIAL MAN, AND A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A LEGEND NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE TO ALL, AND PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ROLL INTO WARSAW.

  • September 22, 2020
    Diane Stafford says:
    THE WHOLE STAFFORD FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BIG MIKE. DAD GAVE YOU YOUR LOVE FOR BOXING, HE IS SO SADDENED AND IN DISBELIEF. IF MOM COULD SPEAK HER MIND, SHE WOULD SURELY SAY YOU DROVE HER CRAZY AT TIMES, BUT LOVED YOU DEARLY, LOL. JOHN HAS HIS MEMORIES OF YOU TWO ON THE MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT HELMETS, WRECKING, AND NOT TELLING MOM ABOUT IT TIL GRANDMA HARMON HEARD IT ON THE NEWS. BOY, WERE YOU GUYS IN TROUBLE! ALL THE STAFFORD'S HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES WITH YOU BIG GUY, AND HOPE YOU ARE FLYING HIGH WHEREVER YOUR BIGGER-THAN-LIFE SOUL LANDS. LOVE YOU! MITCH, JOHN, DIANE, JIM, BIG DAD AND BIG MOM

  • September 22, 2020
    Jessica Manoy says:
    I am truly sorry for Shelby Edenton and your entire family for the loss of your beloved father. Although Michael I never met you before just know your daughter is an amazing individual! I’m so honored to be your friend. You are all in my prayers!!:(

  • November 25, 2021
    Becky says:
    I love you with all of my heart and soul. I miss you all the time you're never from my mind