RUDY "TINK" LINDSEY SNODGRASS

Rudy “Tink” Lindsey Snodgrass, 64, of Hueytown, AL and formerly of Daybrook West Virginia passed away Saturday July 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lilly Maxine Snodgrass and sister, Gwendolyn Sollars. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Parker Snodgrass; his children, Tabitha Simpson (Sam), Erin Eastis (David), and Cassie Snodgrass; four grandchildren, Kota, Keyli, Chloe, and Madison; brother Pete Snodgrass (Debbie) of Daybrook, West Virginia; sister Susan Snodgrass of Daybrook, West Virginia; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He was affectionately known as “Daddy,” “Grandpap,” “Pappy Tink,” and “Uncle Rudy.” Rudy was a loyal friend and loved by all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family, and above all, his girls. Rudy enjoyed watching Alabama football and sitting on his back porch with friends and family. Rudy began his construction career as a UMWA Ironworker, then joined Industrial Contracting in 1986 as a Foreman, and later, their Construction Superintendent. Rudy was much sought after by the coal companies to oversee their most challenging projects. In 1992, Rudy was assigned the biggest project Industrial had ever been awarded for the Drummond Company in Adger, Alabama. Rudy graciously accepted this challenge and moved from West Virginia to Alabama, where he was responsible for all of the business activity in the area from that point forward. Rudy was greatly respected by his employees, as well as the suppliers involved in his projects. He had the unique ability to recognize and solve the many construction issues he faced on a daily basis, and always delivered a first class project to the customer. After his career with Industrial, Rudy formed his own company with his wife and became the President of Alabama Industrial Trades, LLC. Rudy was enthusiastic about his work and was an admired professional in his field. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service is to be held at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home in Hueytown on Wednesday, July 27 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Vincent’s Birmingham Bruno Cancer Center.