Charles Julian Snipes, Jr., age 76, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023, after a recent illness at the Medical University of South Carolina Florence Hospital.  He was the son of the late Charles Julian Snipes and the late Carroll White Foxworth and the late Ernest "Chief" Foxworth.

Julian was a graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1965. Many of his classmates from this class are lifelong friends with whom he has shared many fond memories.  After graduating from Marion High, Julian served honorably in The United States Marine Corps. He received multiple honors during his service which included The National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifle expert designation.   Julian enjoyed many years of service to the Mullins Recreation Department as a volunteer and coach. He also spent many years volunteering with the Boys Scouts of America, Mullins Troop 748.  HIs 50-year career was spent with Thomas Supply Company in both Marion and Conway.  Julian was a member of Mullins Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Snipes is survived by his wife, Josie Hodges Snipes; his sons E. Burke (Andie) Snipes and C. Bradley (Morgan) Snipes; three children by marriage, Gandy Britt (Ken), Betsy Mazur, and Daniel Drew; and a brother, John S. Snipes (Beth). Julian was known as Papa J to his 12 grandchildren Carson Snipes, Maddie Mizzell, Lathan Mizzell, Skylar Snipes, Carly Snipes, Keelie Britt, Wyatt Britt, Jeb Britt, Mary Wells Mazur, Reed Mazur, Wade Mazur, and Ian Hollen.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26th at Mullins Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Jason Brewer officiating.  Visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made to Mullins Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 671, Mullins, South Carolina 29574 or to Spring Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 213 Crepe Myrtle Drive, Marion, South Carolina 29571.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.

Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Snipes.