Stanley William Snellings

STANLEY WILLIAM SNELLINGS, age 73 passed away on October 20, 2013 at his home in Warrenton, Virginia. He was born on July 18, 1940 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Stanley Woodrow and Lelia Agnes (Wiltshire) Snellings. Stan was employed by the Central Intelligence Agency. At one point during his 37-year career, he was stationed in London and he used this time to travel extensively. In addition to his civilian career, Stan was also a member of the Virginia National Guard. When stationed in London, he transferred from the Virginia National Guard to the U.S. Army Reserves from which he later retired after 20 years of military service as a Sergeant First Class (E7). After retirement from the U.S. Government, Stan was employed by CJM Wealth Advisors in Fairfax, Virginia, and retired from CJM after 12 years of loyal service to them. Stan was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and patriotic citizen. His humble, giving spirit was evident in generous acts of kindness to those with whom he came in contact. His presence will be missed in his community where he kept a watchful eye over his neighbors and did anything for them that he saw needed to be done. Stan was a member of Greenwich Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed talking about his faith with others. During his battle with cancer, Stan made sure that everyone with whom he came in contact knew that many prayers on his behalf were the reason for his continued strength and allowed him to handle the disease with dignity and grace. He was an inspiration to many. During his life, Stan was an outdoorsman, an avid sportsman, and an avid reader. He also loved gardening and travel. He collected and enjoyed displaying model trains. Stan's greatest joy in life was his family. He spent many Friday nights and Saturdays at football games, baseball games, soccer games, swim meets, dance recitals, coaching Little League, and family vacations - anything he could do to share in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Jenny Stauffer Snellings of Warrenton, VA; three children: Rebecca Taylor and husband David of Broad Run, VA, W. Gregory Snellings of Hagerstown, MD and Jennifer Zombron of Haymarket, VA; daughter-in-law: Debbie Snellings of Middletown, MD; four grandchildren: Jack Ellis Taylor, Sarah Elizabeth Snellings, Emily Kathryn Snellings and Alexandra Leigh Zombron. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, Virginia with Pastor Don Meeks and Rev. Melvin W. Flail, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Attn: Building Fund, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

Stanley William Snellings

July 18, 1940 - October 20, 2013