The city has lost a beloved employee as James “Allan” Snipes passed away Sunday.
He was 58.
“Public Works is missing a co-worker as well as a friend,” Public Works Director Gaye Johnson said. “Allan had a love for our city and strived to help make it the best it could be. Once he was hired it didn’t take long for us to realize Allan had a lot of skills he was willing to share. He moved up quickly and was dedicated throughout his time here. Over the years laughing with Allan and his dry sense of humor made memories we will all cherish. We know he’s in a peaceful better place.”
Snipes is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sherri Jackson Snipes; children, Kyle Snipes , Molly (Tyler) Plunkett and Nicole Snipes; parents, Duggan and Alice Snipes; and brother, Eric (Debra) Snipes.
Snipes was self-employed as a contractor for many years before serving the city as Public Works Project Manager. He was a South Gwinnett graduate, Class of 1980. Following High School he attended DeKalb Community College.
He attended Snellville Church of Christ, loved hunting and restoring vintage cars and motorcycles.
The Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at 1 p.m., Oct 9 at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel, 3705 Highway 78 West. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 p.m. until the time of service.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.