James Samuel Sneed

WEATHERFORD -- James Sneed, 84, a longtime resident of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, surrounded by family in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Weatherford. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford. Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, the Sneed family suggests contributions in James' memory to the Church Member Benevolent Fund at First Baptist Church of Weatherford; Meals on Wheels; or a charity of choice. James Samuel Sneed was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Terrell, son of the late Roy Ester and Jewell Mae Causbie Sneed. James was a 1945 graduate of Weatherford High School and enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 and achieved the rank of second lieutenant prior to his honorable discharge. On June 16, 1950, in Weatherford, James married the love of his life, the former Jo Celea Bedford, and they began their life together. James was baptized and became a deacon at Harmony Baptist Church in 1956. He moved to First Baptist Church in 1969 where he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and contributed to foreign missions. James also led the music and Bible study at Santa Fe Nursing and Rehab for many years as well as an active supporter of Hungry Kids International. James worked as a stone mason in the Weatherford area before working at Bell Helicopter, where he retired after 25 years. He enjoyed live gospel music, gardening, and Texas Rangers baseball. James was preceded in death by his parents; baby brother, Howard; and sister, Irene Snider. Survivors: Wife of 62 years, Jo Celea Sneed of Weatherford; children, Joye Celea Saladino and Daniel Roy Sneed; granddaughter, Nina Michelle Saladino;sister, Evalyn Hamilton; niece, Carol Snider; nephew, Mickey Snider; and a host of loving family and friends.White's Funeral HomeWeatherford, 817-596-4811