Clyde "Sonny" Snell

Funeral services for Clyde "Sonny" Lanier Snell, age 90 will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Richard N. Stanley, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Stanley Funeral Home with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. Rev. Sammy Hall will officiate.

Mr. Snell was born May 10, 1935, in Wrightsville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clyde A. Snell and Ethel Smith Snell. He was a retired electrician for Raytheon-Catalytic. He received his 70-year service award for electrical workers from IBEW Local 756. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Snell passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence.

Clyde and his late wife, Evelyn, enjoyed their retired years on their small farm in Wrightsville. They were avid animal lovers, spending time with their beloved cats, dogs, and raising Boer goats for many years. He was a lifetime member of FFA, Young Farmers Association, and a supporting member of the Motorhome Club.

Mr. Snell is survived by his daughter Monica Blanton (husband John); stepson Samuel Swavy, 2 grandchildren, Daniel Blanton (wife Lauren) and Katy James (husband Brett); and 2 great-grandchildren, Addison James and Waylon James.

Pallbearers will be Barry Powell, John Blanton, Daniel Blanton, Will Killingsworth, Doug Killingsworth, and Joe Brocato.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Clyde's name to the Young Farmers of Johnson County.

Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.