Deacon Randolph Colee Snead, Sr. 81, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, March 22, 2021 at home in Chesapeake, Virginia. Randolph, affectionately known as “Randy” by family and close friends, was the eldest of eight children born to the late Lyman G. and Mable B. Snead. He was born on December 8, 1939 in Chesapeake/Norfolk County.
Randy was predeceased by his parents and five of his siblings, Lyman G. “June” Snead Jr.; Harry L. Snead; Joyce M. Hill; Ernest “Ernie” Snead; and Robert Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rev. Wanza Mae Snead; his children, Tamra Webster (Sylvester), Randolph C. Snead Jr., Eldrena Williams, Rev. Oulaniece Saunders, and Reginald McDaniel; his siblings Janette “Jin” Snead, Donald Snead (Barbara) and Phyllis Foreman (Rev. Michael); grandchildren Monique Hardy, Kevin Upshur and Alvin Saunders Jr.; and great grandchildren Myanna Hardy and Karma Upshur. He also leaves his cherished extended family, sisters-in-love, Pastor Sarah Grant, Essie Snead and Rozeena Nichols and brothers-in-love, Rev. David McDaniel (Peggy), Rev. James McDaniel (Patricia) and Robert McDaniel (Linda) along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted childhood friends, Lucille Harper and Cecilia Cuffee and many others.
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Valerie Stevenson says
March 29, 2021 at 1:34 pmSending my love and condolences to my Aunt Mae and my cousins. May God continue to give you strength at this time. Uncle Randy will be missed greatly.
Monique Bryan Green (James V. Bryan's daughter) says
January 26, 2023 at 12:16 pmSending my condolence to Snead family. Mr Snead was a dear friend of my father. He and Mrs. Snead were a god send to our family in our time of need and were are eternally grateful. May God continue to keep and shied you in his loving arms.
Willis E. Gay says
March 29, 2021 at 8:38 pmIt is with great sorry for losing you as a friend and classmate but great happiness that you have earned your reward and gone to Glory to be with our Lord and Savior. I pray that your family and many friends will be comforted and blessed by the memories of your life and works. Blessings to the Snead Family.. Willis Gay, Class of 1958, Crestwood High School
Roy R. Brown, Sr. & Arlene Brown says
March 30, 2021 at 9:27 pmDear Snead Family,
He led a good life and he fought a good fight. Now, he has been rewarded with his crown in heaven. Though we weep now, continue to remember his smile, some comment he made that made your day & trust that God has him in His hand. Randolph and I were friends for many years and saw each other through many joys, laughter & trials. He will be sorely missed however, he is at peace.
Blessings to Mae & the Family.
Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc. says
March 31, 2021 at 8:23 pmRandolph touched the lives of his fellow Crestwoodians by his joy and inspiration to preserve our legacy to render outstanding services to the community by establishing the Cornland School Foundation. The school highlights the early 1900’s education that was available to black children. His memory will stay with us forever.
Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc. says
March 31, 2021 at 8:32 pmRandolph has left a legacy of preserving the Cornland School Foundation to highlight the early 1900’s education available to Black children in Chesapeake. He will always be admired for his initiative and fortitude for rendering an outstanding service to the community by his fellow Crestwoodians. His memory will always stay with us forever.
DaRelle Williams says
April 1, 2021 at 1:14 amSending my sincere condolences to Ms. Wanza Snead and family. Mr. Snead and that larger than life spunk, personality, laugh and wit and will surely be missed. He used to say to me: Im sure glad you love us cause I couldn’t stand to have you on the other side. Im so glad I got to know and trust the in your face honesty and pureness of heart. I learned alot from both Mr. and Mrs. Snead. I will miss my friend.
Bowling friends says
April 1, 2021 at 3:39 amMy condolences to the Snead family. I met Randy at the AMF bowling alley, senior league. He was a very good bowler and enjoyed bowling. I remember the day his team was bowling against our team and Randy bowled a 300 game, a perfect game of 12 strikes in a row. The whole league cheered for him. Our team loss that game but we were happy for him. His two famous sayings when someone made a strike was What a Ball or Never a Doubt. We will miss his voice and laughter.
Marvin Snead Jr. says
April 1, 2021 at 10:30 amSending love to my family allnthe way from Charlotte. Praying for strength during this time. May God bless everyone. Rest in peace Randolph Sr.
Vicky Porter says
April 1, 2021 at 11:34 amSending Prayers to my Snead Family . Asking God to give you Strength to walk down this Journey. Love you all .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
carol austin says
April 1, 2021 at 2:41 pmMy condolences to the Snead family. We go along ways back in the woods, but you all are let family to me. May God continue to bless you’ll in strength to continue the journey.
Love you all,
joseph m wilson says
April 2, 2021 at 12:02 amSORRY FOR YOUR LOSE