Colby Snethen

Colby Dale Snethen, age 52, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on July 28, 2024, after a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. 

 Born on December 23, 1971, in Bellflower, California, Colby was the son of Bobbie McCallum and the late Presley Snethen of Arizona. In 1980, the family relocated to NC, where Colby attended Shiloh Elementary School and graduated from Chase High School in 1989.

 Colby has a large family that will miss him dearly. He was a loving, kindhearted, quiet, strong, but gentle man with the best hugs! Colby was a free spirit, he lived life to the fullest and never had any complaints or concerns. During Colby’s 30+ year career in the construction industry, he enjoyed spreading his knowledge and providing opportunities for his friends and family. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Dianna; his sons, Colton Snethen, Keaton Snethen (wife Carley), Jake Champion and daughter, Kayla Champion. Colby was a cherished grandfather to Carter Daisley and Jordan Ferguson. 

 He is also survived by his mother, Bobbie McCallum; his siblings, Curtis Snethen (Linda), Kristine Lawson (Carl), PC Presley Snethen (Jamie) and Casey Matthews; and many beloved nieces and nephews: Brendle Owensby (Robbie), Cas Snethen (Christina), Keith Snethen, Cody Lowe, Cameron Snethen (Cassidy), Kael Snethen, Madison Snethen, Caleb Matthews, and Kennedy and Crew Snethen. He is remembered by his aunts, Teddy Davis, Dawn Oyarazabal, and Dale Ann Edmonds.

 This has been a devastating time for our family, but we take comfort in knowing that God has been with us, and Colby is now at peace. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

 The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 1st at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Terry Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 pm on Thursday before the service at the funeral home. The body will lie in state on Thursday from 8:00 am until service time on Thursday.