John Merlin Sneed, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Sikeston, son of Herman L. and Anna Bell Marchbanks Sneed. He and Margaret Mae Wolfe were married Sept. 21, 1974, in St. Louis.
He served in the Army from Aug. 31, 1950, to Aug. 14, 1962. He then served in the Army Reserves until Aug. 30, 1965.
He and his wife, Margaret, moved to Summersville after working and living in St. Louis for many years. He worked and retired as a janitor from Summersville Elementary School.
He attended Praise and Worship. He loved gospel music and attended the Brumley music show in Lebanon for many years.
He moved to St. James to be near his daughter, Vickie. After her death and with their declining health, they moved back to Summersville and later became residents at Mountain View Health Care.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Sneed; and a daughter, Victoria Browne.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Sneed of Mountain View Health Care; a daughter, Sonya McNeil; four grandsons; and many friends.
Graveside services with military honors are Saturday, March 25, in Antioch Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Services were under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.
Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net.
