ᐅ Texas Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Jason Aaron Snedden

Died April 29, … More Information
Jason Aaron Snedden died unexpectedly on April 29, 2002 at the age of 19 in Denison, Texas.
Obituary published: April 30, 2002 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Doris Jean Allen Snedden

Died January 29, … More Information
Doris Jean Allen Snedden passed away January 29, 2021 in Tyler, Texas.
Obituary published: January 30, 2021 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Anthony Dwayne Snedden

Died August 27, … More Information
Anthony Dwayne Snedden, born February 13, 1958 died on August 27, 2020 in Denison, Texas. Anthony was 62.
Family members and close friends: , Belinda Frazier

▰ Albert William Snedden

Died October 07, … More Information
Albert William Snedden, born June 28, 1935 passed from this life on October 7, 2014 in Denison, Texas. Albert was 79. Tags: #Denison #Texas #John #Snedden #Nancy #Rochester #York #Becky #Charlie #Tony #Renee #Steve #Cedar #Bill #Lori #Sherman #Cari #Samantha #Stephanie #Stephen #Sharin #Shanon #Sarah #Jeremy #Austin #Michael #Kenny #Bobby #Tommy #Karen #Alinda #Clarke #Diem #Dane #Rylan #Cana #Charlotte #Owen #Cole #Joyce #Charles #Jason #Donald #Chicago #Portage #Pennslyvania #Albert #Rebecca #Redpath #Woodlawn #Club #Katy #City #Tournament #Maxwell #Hospice #Grayson #Faye #Gena #Street #Trinity #Methodist
Obituary: USAF Retired Master Sergeant Albert W. Snedden, Jr. (Bill), age 79, passed away 7, 2014 at his home in Denison, Texas

He is survived by his brother John (Red) Snedden and wife Nancy of Rochester, New York; children Becky Cole and husband Charlie of Denison, Tony Snedden of Red Oak, Renee Watkins and husband Steve of Cedar Park, Texas, Bill Snedden and wife Lori of Sherman; grandchildren include Cari Miller, Samantha Cole, Stephanie, Stephen, Sharin, Shanon, Sarah Snedden; Jeremy Watkins, Austin Snedden; nephews Michael, Kenny, Bobby, Tommy and niece Karen. Also he was uncle to Alinda and Clarke Maxwell and great uncle to Dru and Diem Casselberry and best buddy Dane; great-grandchildren are Rylan, Cana, Charlotte, Owen and Cole.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Joyce Snedden; son Charles (Chuck) Snedden; grandson Jason Snedden and brother Donald Snedden of Chicago.

Bill was born in Portage, Pennslyvania on 28, 1935 to Albert W. Snedden, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Snedden. He retired from the USAF after 20 years of service and also from Redpath Enterprises of Denison, Texas.

Bill loved singing and playing his guitar, riding motorcycles, but his passion was spending time playing golf. He was currently a member of Woodlawn Country Club and a past member of Katy Golf Club and Denison Rod and Gun Club, where he won the City Senior Tournament. He also had several holes in one during his lifetime. He enjoyed helping the young golfers at Rod and Gun and referred to them as his puppies.

Bill passed away quietly at home under the gentle loving care of Ann Maxwell Snedden and Hospice of Grayson . Special thanks to caretaker Faye Rice, nurse Gena and the many others involved in his care during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Grayson , 505 W. Street, Sherman, TX 75090 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 E. Hwy. 69, Denison, TX 75021.

▰ Albert Bill William Snedden Jr

Died October 07, … More Information
Albert Bill William Snedden Jr , born June 28, 1935 entered Heaven's gates on October 7, 2014 in Denison, Texas. Albert was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Cindy Jarriel Duncan, Karen Wilson, Ron And Janice Rice

▰ Delbert G Snedaker

Died September 30, … More Information
Delbert G Snedaker passed away September 30, 2004 in Texas.
Obituary published: October 01, 2004 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Effie L Sneckner

Died February 07, … More Information
Effie L Sneckner, born October 9, 1910 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 7, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. Effie was 92. Tags: #Sayers #South #Antonio #World #Bill #Western #Harlingen #Grande #Champion #Bancroft #Effie #Sneckner #William #Barbara #Sunny #Lova #Shirley #Robert #Gene
Obituary: Effie L. Sneckner age 92, died 7, 2003. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and matriarch of four generations of offspring. Born in Sayers in 1910, Mrs. Sneckner was raised and attended school in South Texas. She married her husband, of 51 years, in 1928 and they raised their family of three children in San Antonio.
During the World War II military service of her husband, Bill, Mrs. Sneckner worked for Western Union to support their family until his release from active duty and reemployment. In later years, after her husband had been transferred to Harlingen to manage the Rio Grande Valley branch of the Champion Paper Co. later Bancroft Paper, Co., Effie joined Bill in the principal management role within the branch office. Her skillful efforts contributed to a remarkable turn-around and the widely acknowledged success of the Harlingen branch.
Effie Sneckner received company wide recognition for her performance and the role that she played in the progress made by the company. She was known throughout by her colleagues and clients alike through the simple dictum that was her homespun code of business ethics, ÂIf you can make it on the ÂUp and Up, forget it!Â
Effie and Bill returned to San Antonio upon their retirement from the Bancroft Paper in 1975 where they were welcomed home by dozens of their family and legions of old friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bill Sneckner, and daughter, Barbara Held. Effie is survived by son, Sunny Sneckner and wife Lova; daughter, Shirley Herres and husband Robert; son-in-law, Gene Held all of San Antonio, TX; eleven grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren.

▰ Nancy Sneathern

Died January 19, … More Information
Nancy Sneathern, born September 23, 1950 went to be with her Lord and Savior January 19, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Nancy was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Rountree, Mickey Sallee, Suzanne Sneathern, Shelby Colson, Mitchell Coker, Terry And Lin Teeple

▰ Adele Elizabeth Sneathen

Died November 11, … More Information
Adele Elizabeth Sneathen, born October 24, 1925 entered eternal life November 11, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Adele was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Roberta Mccarty

▰ Bonnie Sneath

Died January 01, … More Information
Bonnie Sneath, age 68 of Stephenville, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 1, 1999.
Obituary published: January 02, 1999 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Bonnie Sneath

Died December 31, … More Information
Bonnie Sneath, of Stephenville, Texas, passed from this world into the next December 31, 1998. Bonnie was 68.
Obituary published: January 01, 1999 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Margaret Sneary

Died January 27, … More Information
Margaret Sneary, of Atlanta, Texas, entered eternal life January 27, 2001. Margaret was 66.
Obituary published: January 28, 2001 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Marva Lee (Mcclay) Sneark

Died October 23, … More Information
Marva Lee (Mcclay) Sneark, age 71 of Austin, Texas passed away October 23, 2019.
Obituary published: October 24, 2019 in "Baton Rouge Advoc (LA)"

▰ Zen Nicodemus Snead

Died December 11, … More Information
Zen Nicodemus Snead, born October 21, 2014 went into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2014 in Canyon, Texas. Zen was 0.

▰ Timothy "Tim" Snead

Died November 10, … More Information
Timothy "Tim" Snead, age 28 of Lufkin, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 10, 2014.
Obituary published: November 11, 2014 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ Timothy "Tim" Snead

Died November 09, … More Information
Timothy "Tim" Snead, born April 24, 1986 passed from this world into the next November 9, 2014 in Lufkin, Texas. Timothy was 28. Tags: #Central #Christ #North #Street #Lufkin #Marshall #Ragan #Thunder
Obituary: services for Timothy Tim Snead of Lufkin was held at 2:00 p.m. , 12, 2014 in Central Church of Christ, 711 North Second Street, Lufkin, with Marshall Coffey and Joe Ragan officiating. Tim was born 24, 1986 in Lufkin and died 9, 2014 in Lufkin from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident after attaining the age of 28 years, 6 months, and 16 days. Tim was a truck driver/co-owner of Thunder Truck and a member of the Central Church of Christ. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, art, computers, and playing Xbox. He loved and was loved by all who knew him. The Gentle Giant will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Snead; father, Philip Snead; brother and sister-in-law, Jared and Yudith Snead; brother, Aaron Snead; grandparents, Pat Linton, Bill Linton, and Thomas Snead, Jr.; nephews, Damien and Matthew Snead; all of Lufkin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives; and a host of friends. Tim was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pat Snead. Visitation was held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Cremation arrangements to follow the service. Snead Linton ; directors.

▰ Suzanne Snead

Died January 27, … More Information
Suzanne Snead, born March 17, 1933 entered into eternal rest January 27, 2016 in Texas. Suzanne was 82. Tags: #Texas #Susie #Austin #School #University #Delta #Sorority #Snead #Girl #Georgia #Maine #Virginia #Guatemala #Pakistan #Bonnie #Stump #Bill #Cindy #Wood #Paul #Jeannie #Glen #Michael #Kerr #Judy #Susies #Cook- #Davis #Williams #Georgetown #Wesleyan #Scenic
Obituary: Suzanne Kerr was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, to Mildred Dyer Kerr and Byron Franklin Kerr. Her parents moved to Texas, and Susie graduated from Austin High School in 1951. She attended the University of Texas and pledged Delta Gamma Sorority before marrying Ned Snead in 1951.

Susies passion was mothering her 3 daughters, a career at which she excelled. She also pursued a wide variety of interests such as seamstress, Girl Scout leader, campfire cook, sailplane ground crew, antique store proprietor, bridge player, family videographer, and office manager. She found her true calling as a devoted grandmother to her eleven grandchildren and her younger brother's two children. She would travel far and wide to see her grandbabies, if thats what it took, as proved by her trips to Georgia, Maine, Virginia, Guatemala, and Pakistan.

At the age of 64, Susie suffered a devastating stroke that left her confined to a wheelchair and with difficulty speaking. Rehabilitation was a challenge, but she never lost her courageous spirit. Despite her speech impairment, she continued to be a great listener, always interested to hear news of the family or the burdens of our hearts. For the last 18 years she has attended every graduation, wedding, and holiday dinner. She kept up with everyone's news, never forgot a birthday, and looked forward to every phone call and letter.

Some people change the world by their mighty deeds; others change it by small, quiet acts of courage and perseverance. She faced adversity with dignity and much more patience than any of her daughters could have mustered. Our mother passed away after a short illness, with her daughters by her side.

Susie is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Snead Stump (and Bill Stump), Cindy Snead Wood (and Paul Wood), Jeannie Snead (and Glen Kotulek), her brother Michael Dyer Kerr (and Judy Kerr). She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 8 nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Susies life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on , 6, 2016, at the Cook-Walden Davis at 2900 Williams Drive in Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wesleyan , 2001 Scenic Drive, Georgetown 78626.

under the direction of Cook-Walden Davis , 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.

▰ Suzanne Snead

Died January 27, … More Information
Suzanne Snead, born March 17, 1933 went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016 in Georgetown, Texas. Suzanne was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Charm Hain, Derek Heitzman, Marcia & Jake, Linda Elsesser, Jeannie Snead, Jeanne Clifford Weiss

▰ Richard Thomas Snead

Died December 23, … More Information
Richard Thomas Snead, born April 19, 1951 entered into eternal rest December 23, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was 65.

▰ Richard Thomas Snead

Died December 23, … More Information
Richard Thomas Snead, born April 19, 1951 went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was 65.
Family members and close friends: , Shirley Nicolai, Scott Shaver, Jamie Bloom, Steve Kahn, Cheryl Bachelder, Ken Karnes, Lesa Colson, Linda Doyle, Sue Reese-jewett, Emily Person, Linda Mcafee, Trudy Rautio, Barbara Coakley, Rod Nance

▰ Rene Edward Snead

Died March 11, … More Information
Rene Edward Snead, of Abilene, Texas, passed from this world into the next March 11, 2010. Rene was 90.
Obituary published: March 12, 2010 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Ray Allison Jr Snead

Died April 24, … More Information
Ray Allison Jr Snead, of Texas, passed from this world into the next April 24, 2014. Ray was 85.
Obituary published: April 25, 2014 in "Amarillo G-N"

▰ Patricia Maurine (Johnson) Snead

Died October 10, … More Information
Patricia Maurine (Johnson) Snead, of Lufkin, Texas, entered into eternal rest October 10, 2009. Patricia was 76.
Obituary published: October 11, 2009 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead

Died August 21, … More Information
Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead, of Ft Worth, Texas, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 21, 2003. Minnie was 74.
Obituary published: August 22, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead

Died August 20, … More Information
Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead, age 74 of Ft Worth, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2003.
Obituary published: August 21, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead

Died August 19, … More Information
On August 19, 2003, Minnie Joe (Evans) Snead, 74 of Ft Worth, Texas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: August 20, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Mary Beth Snead

Died November 06, … More Information
Mary Beth Snead, born July 28, 1943 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 6, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Mary was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Jency Shinn Robinson, Sheron Williams

▰ Marguerite (Sanford) Snead

Died March 03, … More Information
Marguerite (Sanford) Snead, age 80 of Texas, born in District of Columbia, passed away peacefully March 3, 2001.
Obituary published: March 04, 2001 in "Odessa A"

▰ Marguerite Snead

Died March 02, … More Information
Marguerite Snead, age 80 of Texas, born in Washington, District of Columbia, gained her wings on March 2, 2001.
Obituary published: March 03, 2001 in "Odessa A"

▰ Lula "Jo" (Hodges) (Fort) Snead

Died August 18, … More Information
Lula "Jo" (Hodges) (Fort) Snead, born December 20, 1930 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 18, 2012 in Bastrop, Texas. Lula was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Sharon Franke, Jo Ann Touchstone, Shelby ( Great Granddaughter )

▰ Lee Snead

Died April 12, … More Information
Lee Snead, born May 17, 1935 passed from this life on April 12, 2010 in Colorado City, Texas. Lee was 74.

▰ Lee Snead

Died April 13, … More Information
On April 13, 2010, Lee Snead, 74 of Colorado City, Texas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: April 14, 2010 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Kate Snead

Died February 25, … More Information
Kate Snead, age 93 of Sawyer, Texas passed away February 25, 1999.
Obituary published: February 26, 1999 in "Paris News"

▰ Johnny David Snead

Died March 04, … More Information
Johnny David Snead, born April 12, 1956 went into the presence of the Lord on March 4, 2020 in Carrollton, Texas. Johnny was 63.

▰ Johnie (French) Snead

Died December 12, … More Information
Johnie (French) Snead, age 93 of Pittsburg, Texas, entered into eternal rest December 12, 2003.
Obituary published: December 13, 2003 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ John Weldon Snead

Died October 09, … More Information
John Weldon Snead, born June 30, 1930 entered Heaven's gates on October 9, 2014 in Bonham, Texas. John was 84. Tags: #Tomagene
Obituary: John was born on 30, 1930 and passed away on , 9, 2014. John was a resident of Bonham, Texas at the time of passing. John was married to Tomagene.

▰ Joe Long Jr "Smokey" Snead

Died September 11, … More Information
Joe Long Jr "Smokey" Snead, age 79 of Stephenville, Texas, died on September 11, 2009.
Obituary published: September 12, 2009 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Joe Long Jr "Smokey" Snead

Died September 10, … More Information
Joe Long Jr "Smokey" Snead, of Stephenville, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on September 10, 2009. Joe was 79.
Obituary published: September 11, 2009 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Jerry Duane Snead

Died July 22, … More Information
Jerry Duane Snead, age 51 of Arlington, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on July 22, 1996.
Obituary published: July 23, 1996 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Jennie Fern "Jinx" (Grey) Snead

Died August 13, … More Information
Jennie Fern "Jinx" (Grey) Snead, age 88 of Texas, born in Gran Quivira, New Mexico, entered Heaven's gates on August 13, 2010.
Obituary published: August 14, 2010 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ J b Snead, Jr

Died August 06, … More Information
J b Snead, Jr , born June 1, 1918 died on August 6, 2015 in Lubbock, Texas. Snead was 97. Tags: #Lubbock #Texas #Edna
Obituary: J.B. was born on 1, 1918 and passed away on , 6, 2015. J.B. was a resident of Lubbock, Texas at the time of passing. J.B. was married to Edna.

▰ J B Snead

Died January 01, … More Information
Tags: #Lubbock #Texas
Obituary: J.B. was a resident of Lubbock, Texas.

▰ J B Snead

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Harvey M "Pop" Snead

Died August 13, … More Information
Harvey M "Pop" Snead, 95, of Texas departed this life August 13, 2003.
Obituary published: August 14, 2003 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Harold Morgan Snead

Died February 19, … More Information
Harold Morgan Snead, born October 25, 1952 passed from this life on February 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Harold was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Vickie Snead ( Deceased ), Daryl And Wife Frankie Snead, Roger Snead, Katy And Husband David Scott, Mike And Wife Yvette Snead, Sandi Snead, Harold Morgan Snead Also Leaves Behind Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces And Nephews., Daniel Craig Snead And Jenna Dene Snead, Roberta Snead ( Deceased ), Clarence And Theresa Snead, Tom And Lenora Burton ( Deceased ), David Morgan Snead And Harold Duane Snead, Donald Snead ( Deceased )

▰ Gwendolyn Snead

Died January 23, … More Information
Gwendolyn Snead, born October 16, 1922 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 23, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Gwendolyn was 87.

▰ Geraldine Edmondson Snead

Died October 24, … More Information
Geraldine Edmondson Snead, 61, of Mineral, Texas departed this life October 24, 1995.
Obituary published: October 25, 1995 in "Corpus Christi C-T"

▰ George Robert Snead

Died July 11, … More Information
George Robert Snead, born January 26, 1936 died on July 11, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. George was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Lourdes Calderon, Fran & Michael Jacques, Jan Mccauley, Mccarthy & Margaret Morgan, Norman & Clara Snead, Bob Garcia, Roger Weaver, James Munford, Victor Tognazzini, Adrian Rivas, Pamela Landis, Tony & Pat Snead, Kelly Bullard Murillo, Henry Green, Tony And Pat Snead, Sandra Reid

▰ Eva Lee Snead

Died July 23, … More Information
Eva Lee Snead, born March 3, 1942 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 23, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. Eva was 66. Tags: #Buenos #Argentina #Amalia #Holocaust #Vienna #Austria #Michael #Alex #Marcel #Thomas #Snead #Adrian #Colleen #Toth #Leigh #Rocio #Andrew #Stephanie #Zoltan #Gabriela #Nina #David #Cairo #Paneth #Ernesto #Pedro #Rosa #John #Sony #Rolando
Obituary: SNEAD
Dr. Eva Lee Snead, beloved companion, mother, grandmother, friend and physician passed away suddenly at her home on , 23rd at age 66. Eva was born on 3rd, 1942 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Dr. Erwin & Amalia Paneth, both Holocaust refugees from Vienna, Austria. Dr. Snead was a respected healer and caregiver who always looked beyond the needy patient to find the giving person inside. Those who called on her services also called her friend. She was an outspoken advocate for patient rights and an enthusiastic researcher and practitioner of holistic medicine. She was also very entertaining, often regaling her eager visitors with captivating stories of her many adventures. Eva is survived by her devoted companion of 18 years, Michael Moczygemba; her four sons, Alex Snead, Marcel Cairo, Thomas Lee Snead II and Adrian Snead. She is also survived by four daughter-in-laws, Colleen Snead, Eva Toth, Leigh Cairo and Rocio Snead. She was also a proud grandmother of six talented grandchildren, Andrew, Stephanie, Zoltan and Gabriela Snead, and Nina and David Waylon Cairo. In Argentina, she is survived by her older brother, Tomás Paneth; two cousins, Ernesto Grun and Pedro Paneth, and their loving families. Dr. Snead also leaves behind many wonderful friends, including Ben de La Rosa, Jan & John Gray, Sony Molina and so many others. She is also preceded in death by two former husbands. Thomas Lee Snead and Rolando Hemsi.

▰ Edwin Desteiguer Snead

Died January 22, … More Information
Edwin Desteiguer Snead, born December 2, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on January 22, 2015 in Texas. Edwin was 85. Tags: #Georgetown #Edwin #Snead #William #Texas #Stone #United #Houston #City #Equipment #North #That #Texarkana #Annie #Austin #Corps #Aggie #Beta #Honorary #Society #Force #Korea #Susie #Daddy #Dale #Friends #Influence #Lake #Girl #American #Language #Senate #China #Jarrell #Chinese #Rotary #Neds #Sherron #Jordan #Bonnie #Bill #Cindy #Paul #Jeannie #Glen #Jennifer #Kirk #Vernon #Suzanne #Nancy #First #Methodist #Effect #Next
Obituary: Ned Snead went on to his next assignment on 22, 2015. He will be sorely missed.

A pillar of the Georgetown community, Ned was well-known for both his innovative ideas and his controversial opinions. From his teenage years he worked with his father, Edwin Brazelton Snead, and later his brother, William Brazelton Snead, to make Texas Crushed Stone the most productive limestone quarry in the United States.

In the 1960s Ned ventured out of the family business temporarily and studied computer programming at IBM in Houston. Always an early adopter of new technology, Ned brought business computing back to Georgetown in the form of DATALAB, a computer he based at Texas Crushed Stone and time-shared to businesses that were just entering the digital age. Even the City of Georgetown used DATALAB to handle water and electricity bills for its customers.

In 1992, at an age when most men are retiring, Ned created Georgetown Rail Equipment (GREX). GREX is a rail services company providing the railroads with specialty equipment and innovative technological products and services to maintain and repair track all over North America. Much of the equipment that GREX uses was invented and patented by Ned, including the DUMP TRAIN, a train that unloads itself by way of a conveyor belt running the length of the train. Also unique to GREX is the SLOT MACHINE, ballast cars that connect, forming one continuous car in which a front end loader can run from front to back. Ned holds 26 patents for various inventions related to the rail industry. Often Ned would have an idea and others would tell him, That won work or We don need that. He never let negative opinions deter him from pressing on with his invention. Sometimes the idea didn work, but often enough he would come up with a product that was both ingenious and economically viable. GREX has grown exponentially since its inception and now enjoys an international reputation for state-of-the-art rail services.

Ned was born 2, 1929 in Texarkana, Texas to Annie Louise deSteiguer (Mama Lou) and Edwin Brazelton Snead (Pop). moved to Austin in 1932. Ned got his start in engineering as a young boy. He made a gear sprocket for a home-built motor scooter out of a round piece of steel, drilling 50 evenly spaced holes around the edge and then flame-cutting and grinding the extra steel to form the points. He learned to fly small airplanes while still in high school, a skill which became a life-long hobby. Maybe he had time for all these projects because he never watched a television show until 1951.

Ned studied mechanical engineering at Texas A&M. He joined the Corps and played trombone in the Aggie Band. Academically, he carefully calculated the minimum amount of work he would have to do and still qualify for the Tau Beta Pi Honorary Engineering Society. He proudly wore his Tau Beta Pi tie tack for decades after he graduated.

college, Ned served the Air Force as a second lieutenant in Korea as a communications officer. Although Ned acknowledged that military service taught him more, and in less time, than any other experience of his life, he also admitted that he was not well-suited to Air Force life. It seems he felt obligated to point out to his superior officers how things could be run much more efficiently, advice that was not well received.

Returning from Korea, Ned had three daughters with his first wife, Susie. He was a stellar Daddy. He gave us piano lessons using IBM cards stuck behind the keys to explain chord theory. He played silly guitar songs to us almost every night to put us to sleep. He built a pigeon coop in the backyard and let us raise baby pigeons. He made us read Dale Carnegies book How to Win Friends and Influence People. We went camping and canoeing and had picnics on the family arge in Lake Austin. He joined the Girl Scouts.

Ned threw himself headlong into new projects. He invented his own golf club that could be used as both an iron and a putter. He loved singing in barbershop quartets. He studied American Sign Language and promoted it as a method of international communication. He ran for US Senate. He built a high speed sailboat and flew ultra-light aircraft. He learned to scuba dive. He visited China many times and created a program in Georgetown and Jarrell elementary schools to teach children to speak Chinese. He was a charter member of the Georgetown Sunrise Rotary Club and faithfully attended the early morning meetings until the month before he died.

Early in his career selling limestone for road building, Neds contact with a few unscrupulous public officials led him to make a resolution. For the rest of my life, I will do nothing that has to be kept hidden. An extra sale was not worth compromising his integrity.

In 1982 Ned and his new fiancee Sherron Smith Jordan crashed an airplane into Lake Buchanan. Ned sustained a concussion and would have drowned had not Sherron persuaded him to crawl out through the broken windshield and take his boots off for a swim. Ned remained absolutely devoted to Sherron until the day he died. had 32 wonderful years together and had fun traveling the world together. Their door was open to friends and Sherron was always ready to cook up something delicious when guests would drop by.

Ned is survived by his loving wife Sherron, children (and spouses) Bonnie and Bill Stump, Cindy and Paul Wood, Jeannie Snead and Glen Kotulek, Jennifer and Kirk Roddie, and Vernon Jordan, plus 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his first wife Suzanne Kerr Snead, and by his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Nancy Snead.

A memorial service will be held 31 at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church with continued...
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