Samuel Edward "Birdman" Snipes, 74, of Maysville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Snipes was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served two tours in the US Navy and he was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on March 9, 1949 the son of the late Mildred Lantern Devaughn and C. R. DeVaughn.

He is survived by his brother, Shawn DeVaughn of Maysville, Kentucky; one uncle, Donald Lantern of Newburgh, IN; special friends, Doris and Larry Pitts and many cousins and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lillie Mae "Sissy" Simpson and his brother, Charles R. "Charlie Boy" DeVaughn.

A memorial graveside service for Samuel Edward Snipes will be held at the Hillcrest Garden of Memories at 2:00 PM Friday, February 9, 2024. Arrangements are entrusted with the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com