Edward Lynn " Eddie" Snell

Edward “Eddie” Lynn Snell joined our Heavenly Father at his mansion just over the hilltop on May 31, 2023. He had reached the tender age of 75.

Eddie was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 1, 1948, to the late Ava Christine Stogsdill Simpson and the late Edward Lee Snell. His beloved stepfather, who raised him as his own, was the late James W. Simpson. Eddie was raised in Somerset but as a benefit of his service in the United States Air Force, he was fortunate to travel all over the world. During a tour in the Philippines, he was blessed with two daughters- Christie Abney (“Daughter”) and Dr. Chriscelyn Marie Tussey (“BW”). He retired from the Air Force as a Technical Sergeant after 21 years of service and having received multiple awards for his service.

Eddie’s April Fool’s Day birthday was befitting of his lovable sense of humor. He lived to prank loved ones, and the sparkle in his eyes and mischievous smile could light up the darkest of days. Eddie’s humor was only rivaled by his loyalty to his family. As a father, he made sure that his daughters knew exactly how proud he was, and how much he loved them. Eddie always had dreams that kept him young at heart, whether it was traveling with his family, fishing with his friends, or fixing up anything that was broken or had wheels. In his later years, he also became an avid online shopper. His zest for life was palpable and his spirit is a legacy that will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. 

Other than his parents and stepfather, Eddie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alma and Neil Stogsdill, and many dear uncles, aunts, and cousins. 

Eddie is survived by his wife, Carolyn McGee Snell, his daughter Christie Abney and son-in- law, Donny Abney, and grandchildren Ciara Chappell and James Christopher Partin, and great grandchildren Kenidi, Ava, Colyer, Kace, James, and Savannah as well as step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter, Dr. Chriscelyn Tussey and son-in-law, James Tussey, and grandchildren Bella and Parker. Eddie is also survived by several stepchildren: Teresa McGee Elder, Carol Ann McGee, Melissa Dawn McGee, “Arnie” Thomas Arnold McGee, Jr., and many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eddie is also survived by his brother, John Engle, a half-brother, Fred Snell, as well as many beloved cousins and friends who are like family, such as the Dancy, Engle/Baird, and Covan/Livingston families. 

The pallbearers will be: Donny Abney, James Tussey, Parker Tussey, James Christopher Partin, KC Chappell, Colyer Chappell, John Engle, Wayne Phelps, Jessie Stogsdill, and Jerry Wayne Phelps. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Pulaski Funeral Home at 165 KY-2227, Somerset, KY 42503. The funeral service will be held at Pulaski Funeral Home at 10:00 am with Pastor Richard Christian, from Burnside First Baptist Church, as the officiant. Interment will follow at the Fellowship Chapel Cemetery in Shopville, KY. A celebration of Eddie's life will be held afterwards at 119 East Cloverdale Dr., Somerset, KY 42503.

The family asks that those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to 
Hospice of Lake Cumberland in lieu of flowers. We are forever grateful for the love and support they provided to our family.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.