Claude “Jack” Snelgrove, 76, of Murphy, Texas, was called home by the Lord Jesus Christ on April 13, 2023
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Jack was born on April 10, 1947, in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Tom Snelgrove and Opal Tucker Snelgrove.
He graduated from Batesville High School in 1965. He received his BS degree from Arkansas State University in 1969 and a Master of Science degree from the University of Arkansas in 1978. He retired from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, going antiquing and traveling and he especially enjoyed listening to old-time gospel singing. Although, what he loved most of all was spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Beth (Edwards) Snelgrove of the home; son, David J. Snelgrove (Amy) of Murphy, Texas; daughter, Lisa L. Mitchell (Jim) of Orlando, Florida; sister, Tommie Snelgrove Hively (T.J.) of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Grace Mitchell Wood, Evan Mitchell, and Claire Snelgrove; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Timothy Sterling Mitchell.
Pallbearers are Evan Mitchell, Jim Price, Andy Edwards, John Shellenburger, Lee Cochran, and Andrew Wood. Honorary pallbearers will be Lou Aviles, David Stewart, and Phil Kaiser.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Larry Poff officiating and T.J. Hively speaking.
Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the funeral home.
