Dr. Frederick Snuffer
June 18, 1931 - October 16, 2015
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Dr. Frederick Snuffer
June 18, 1931 - October 16, 2015
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Dr. Frederick snuffer, phd, of charleston passed away friday morning, in his sleep, with his best friend and life partner ray wolfe by his side. He was born in kilarney, wv on june 18, 1931, and grew up in crab orchard, wv.
His parents dorr and estella (blevins) snuffer are both deceased. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, robert of ravenswood and harley of crab orchard and two sisters, ruby fisher of ashland, ky and doreen burgess of crab orchard. His oldest son, barry precedes him as well.
Frederick is survived by one brother, kenneth of crab orchard and his children, stella lewis of charleston, melissa northern (joe) of flower mound, texas, robert (catherine) of weston and eric wolfe (lauren) of lexington, ky. Mr. Snuffer was also a proud grandfather to john paul snuffer, elyse northern, patrick snuffer, vincent snuffer and chloe wolfe.
Mr. Snuffer proudly served in the us air force as an agent in the office of special investigation. He spent most of his adult life as an educator. He received his undergraduate degree at wv state college and his master’s degree at marshall university. He received his doctorate degree from wvu in 1976. Mr. Snuffer was a member of several educational honor societies and organizations including phi kappa delta. The majority of his teaching career was spent at wv state college where he taught sociology and criminology. He also developed and taught a course in appalachian culture, which was the subject of his doctoral dissertation. In preparation of his dissertation he traveled throughout the southern wv coalfields as well as internationally in russia, germany, and cuba. He retired as the chair of the sociology and social work department at wv state.
After his retirement from full time teaching, he continued to work to better his community. He was elected to two terms as a charleston city councilman. He was instrumental in the revitalization of charleston’s east end. Fred loved to travel and spend time with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed the company of his dog, stormy.
The family would like to thank harry bennett for the care and tine he spent helping fred for the
past seven years. We are really grateful for all that he did for fred.
Memorial visitation will be held tuesday, october 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.M. At barlow bonsall funeral home.
8 responses to Dr. Frederick Snuffer
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Dr. Snuffer But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Darryl Stone says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Student
Location: Oregon Ohio
Hi Fred, Thank You For Recommending That I Go To Grad School. I Am A Doctor Now. Enjoy Heaven.
Susan And Duane Griffith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neice
Location: Ravenswood West Virginia
Kenneth,Stella,Mellisa,Robert,Eric,So Sorry For Your Loss, May He Rest In Peace. Susan Griffith
Julia Maynard & Jim Staunton says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Whitman Massachusetts
“That Though The Radiance Which Was Once So Bright Be Now Forever Taken From My Sight. Though Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour Of Splendor In The Grass, Glory In The Flower. We Will Grieve Not, Rather Find Strength In What Remains Behind….” To My Friend Fred, I Will Remember You Well.
My Deepest Sympathy To Ray And To Fred’S Family. Sending You Thoughts Of Love, Peace And Healing…
Alisha Northerrn And Gina Hogan says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Melissa Northern’S Sister-In-Law
Location: Lewisville Texas
Ray, Melissa And Family,
Thinking Of You All And Sending Our Love. We Are Both So Sorry For Your Loss And The Pain Your Family Is Going Through. May The Good Memories Of Fred Your Dad Bring You Comfort And Peace During This Difficult Time.
Love, Alisha And Gina