Ronald James "Potty James" Snead, 80, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  April 7, 2022 at his son's residence in Bealeton, VA.  

He was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on November 8, 1941 to the late Emory and Pauline Virginia (Howard) Snead.

Ronald is survived by his loving son, Tracy James Snead and his wife Carol of Bealeton, VA; three granddaughters, Patricia Mae Mack and her husband Marcus of Suffolk, VA, Julie Ann Gannon and her...

Ronald James "Potty James" Snead, 80, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  April 7, 2022 at his son's residence in Bealeton, VA.  

He was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on November 8, 1941 to the late Emory and Pauline Virginia (Howard) Snead.

Ronald is survived by his loving son, Tracy James Snead and his wife Carol of Bealeton, VA; three granddaughters, Patricia Mae Mack and her husband Marcus of Suffolk, VA, Julie Ann Gannon and her husband Sean of Fredericksburg, VA, Rachel Lynn Snead of Haymarket, VA; Grandson, Jesse James Snead of San Diego, CA; four great granddaughters, Aubrey Ella Mack of Suffolk, VA, Alexandria Mae Mack of Suffolk, VA, Maeve River Snead of San Diego, CA, Olivia Claire Gannon of Fredericksburg, VA; Sister, Brenda Gillett of Chincoteague Island, VA; niece, Roxanne and nephew Joe both of Chincoteague Island, VA; several cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and Sister, Grace Marie Snead. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 1:00 pm  with a viewing an hour prior from 12 pm to 1 pm at the Salyer Funeral Home, Inc., Chincoteague Island, VA with , Rev. Kevin Eley and Pastor Steve Clevenger officiating.

Burial will take place in the Daisey Cemetery Ridge Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA immediately following service.

Flowers accepted or donations may be made to COAH 5355 Northland Dr NE Suite C #113 Grand Rapids, MI 49525.  Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island, VA.  Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com.