George Frederick "Fred" Snell

George Frederick "Fred" Snell December 19, 1932 - August 24, 2011 Mr. George Frederick "Fred" Snell, age 78, died at home in Saint Augustine, Florida, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, after a long battle with Parkinson's and Shy-Drager Syndrome. Fred went home to be with his heavenly Father with his family by his side. Born December 19, 1933, in Daytona Beach, Florida, Fred grew up on the beaches of Daytona with his older brother Walter "Skip" Snell before attending the University of Florida in Gainesville. Fred joined the ROTC, and in 1954 he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the UF School of Forestry. On March 27, 1955 he married Betty Ann Corbett of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Shortly thereafter, the couple began their married life in Manheim, Germany, where Fred, a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was stationed for close to three years. Upon his return to the States, he served as a National Guard Reservist before being honorably discharged as a Captain in 1968. After serving his country, Fred worked as a forester for Container Corporation for 38 years before retiring in May of 1995. He was actively involved in his church, Community Bible Church, where he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served as a Deacon, as well as Chairman of the Missions Committee. A man of deep faith who was committed to sharing God's word, Fred devoted many years to working with Gideon's International. An avid outdoorsman, Fred was a founding member of the Tank Lake Hunt Club in Bunnell, as well as other hunting clubs in the region. Fred's life was characterized by generosity, integrity and an unwavering commitment to family, friends and his faith in Jesus, his Savior. No stranger ever passed through the doors of "Miss Ann" and "Mr. Fred's" home, and no one ever left without feeling part of the family. The support of Community Hospice and wonderful caregivers allowed the family to fulfill Fred's wish of spending his final days on earth at home. He died peacefully with the glorious river view out his window. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Ann Corbett Snell, his daughters, Nancy Snell and Jennie Snell, his son Tracy Snell (Lynette), and two grandchildren Molly & TJ, all of Saint Augustine. Fred is also survived by his brother Walter "Skip" Snell (Audrey) of Daytona Beach, Florida, as well as nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces & -nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter & Alma Snell. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Community Bible Church, 3150 U.S. Highway 1 South, in St. Augustine. Private interment services at Jacksonville National Cemetery will be held at a later date. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at St. John's Family Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations in Fred's memory may be made to Gideon's International at the service or may be mailed to Gideon's International, PO Box 2205, St. Augustine, FL 32085. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.