Frank & Bright Funeral Home
William Schnepper
Nov 23rd, 1946 - Feb 2nd, 2015William A. “Corky” Schnepper, 68, of rural Rinard, died at 9:35 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at home.
Corky was a retired truck driver, former owner of “Corky’s Bar” in Clay City, and had also worked in the oil fields. He served in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Centralia Area Fold-Em Club. He was also an avid golfer, poker player, die-hard Cubs fan and classic car enthusiast.
Corky was born November 23, 1946 in Sailor Springs, the son of Francis (Sam) and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper. He is survived by his wife: Roberta (Lamb) Schnepper of Rinard; two daughters and son-in-law: Kristin and Joey Hale of Dupo, and Ericka Lamb and fiancé Phillip Spicer of Louisville; brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Jodi Schnepper of Noble; two sisters and brother-in-law: Jeanie Hall of Clay City and Mary Jo and Larry Patridge of Clay City; 5 grandchildren: Nicole Wells, Jesse Miller, Jerron Thilker, Destiny Lamb and Brittny Spicer; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Beverly, baby daughter: Sondra, and ex-wife: Vickie.
A funeral service for Corky Schnepper will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, where military honors will be presented. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and also from 2 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Animal Rescue Shelter (CCARS) and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.