Walnut Ridge - August Edward Snell, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 05, 2011. Born March 30, 1919 to the late Henry and Maggie Snell. He is also preceded in death by his wife Lucille Snell, brother Hank Snell and sisters; Anaalee, Mickey, Dorothy and Margarett. He is survived by three sons; Edward Snell of Ironton, MO, David Snell of Maynard, Joseph Snell of Walnut Ridge and daughter Patricia Hufford of Walnut Ridge. Eleven grandchildren; Pam, Larry, Chris, Donald, Kim, Jamie, Eddie Jr., Sally, David Jr., David, Tony, 30 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. Mr. Snell was a long time member of VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge of Mascoutah, IL. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 10th, 2011 at Hoffmeister South County Chapel located in St. Louis, MO with Ray Fultner officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday night from 3-8 p.m. also at Hoffmeister South County Chapel. Visitation was held Thursday night from 5-7 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of making arrangements.