Robert Patrick Snoddy aka R. Patrick Snoddy (Professionally) and affectionately known as Rick Snoddy by family and friends, passed away December 15th, 2025.

Born July 4, 1952 in Greenville SC to parents Robert and Kathleen Snoddy, now deceased.

Attended Primary schools in Greenville, SC and then received a Bachelor’s degree at Clemson University.

He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1982. He was admitted to the bar in South Carolina and North Carolina in 1982, and later in Georgia in 1991.

During his years at USC he taught History at a local high school and then after graduating, he work with SC Governor Carrol Campbell’s office and with Lee Atwater promoting Governor Campbell’ political career.

He moved to Charlotte NC to start his legal practice as a family attorney and then segued into corporate and real estate law. He was a member of the North Carolina Bar Association since 2009 and served in leadership roles within the State Bar.

While Rick worked in several partnership throughout his career as a successful attorney he ended his practice as solo practitioner in 2018, retiring to pursue hobbies and a well deserved simpler life. Rick throughout his life was involved in and supported charitable and political organizations and was a founding member of the FTS Foundation.

Anyone who knew Rick is always quick to point out his very dry sense of humor, and an incredible intelligence! He loved to debate, his wealth of knowledge always giving him an upper hand. He also loved history, especially the history of the United Kingdom and it’s Royal Families. Those who knew him well, were aware of his fight for the underdog, and how passionate he could be in the support of those he believed in and cared about. He had the gift of gab and loved meaningful conversation. Those who knew him and loved him, can only hope the good Lord as provided him a podium and a willing audience to advise and mentor, and entertain!

Rick will genuinely missed by his family and friends left to cherish his memories are his Sister Carolyn Snoddy Yonce Vaughan of Murrells Inlet, SC ; Nephew Hamp Yonce of Rock Hill , SC; Niece Whitney Yonce Hills of Murrrells Inlet, SC ; Niece Kathleen E. Yonce of Indian Harbor Beach, FL ; Nephew Abner Yonce of Catawba, SC ; Great Nephew Ely Yonce of Daniel Island, SC ; Great Niece Ivy Yonce of Rock Hill SC ; Great Niece Ashlan Karalyn Yonce Baum of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; Long Time Friend Shonn Ross of Charlotte, NC.