Harold Alton Snipe was the third of seven children born to Deacon Thomas Snipe, Sr. and Hattie Green Snipe on September 26, 1938, in Bonneau, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2014, at his residence in North Charleston, SC. Alton was reared in a Christian home, and his parents taught their children about Christ; therefore, Alton began his Christian walk at an early age at Jehovah Baptist Church, Bonneau, SC. Alton received his education in the Berkeley County Schools, attending Russellville High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1965. During his tenure in the Navy, he earned the rank as Petty Officer. After his military service duties were completed, he settled in New London, Connecticut. He was employed by The Electric Boat Company of Groton, CT. Alton sang professionally with The Sensational Londonaires of New London, CT. The gospel quartet group brought nationwide renown music through television and radio performances. In 1985, Alton relocated back to South Carolina and settled in North Charleston, SC. He never met a stranger in the Colony North Subdivision where he lived, simply because he was a great talker. Alton was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, JC. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving and devoted children, Synovia (Richard) Daniels and Kevin Smith; loving and devoted siblings, Alma Middleton, Loretta Snipe, Thomas Snipe Jr. (Lucille), Johnny Snipe (Janie) and Willie Snipe; three uncles, Elijah Green, Joe Green and Frank Green (Edna); two aunts, Ernatha Coaxum (Joseph) and Rosa Milligan; sister-in-law, Eva Gadsden; a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.