Elwood Sneeden

He was born November 11, 1943 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Silas Elwood Sneeden and Mary Richards Sneeden. He was also preceded in death by a son, Elwood (Junior) Sneeden, Jr.; a sister Barbara Gail Favreau; and a brother Glenn Sneeden.

Elwood was dedicated to his family, friends and his church, Northside Baptist Church. He loved to build and repair things with is own hands. He loved animals – especially his black cat – Fluffy. He will be remembered as a loving father, gramps, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to all that had the pleasure of meeting him.

Surviving is his daughter, Lorell Sneeden-Haraldson; grandsons, Dakota and Keegan Haraldson; sisters, Betty Lou Sneeden (Mike), Mary Ellen Barnhill (Ronnie) and Dorothy Clark (Rex); and a brother, Ronnie Sneeden (Judy), all of Wilmington, NC; and a step-mother, Elsie Sneeden. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends (both new and old), and most importantly, his cat, Fluffy.

The family would like to express a special note of thanks to Dr. Andy Schreiber and staff of the Zimmer Cancer Center at NHRMC; and to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Nurses and Staff, with a special thanks to Wendy and Gina.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 11:00-12:30 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home at 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.

A funeral service will immediately follow visitation at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home by Rev. Rob Strickland.

Graveside Service will follow in Richards Family Cemetery off Cowpen Landing Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.

Pallbearers: Charlie Almond, Jamie Almond, Larry Capps, Dean DeTore, Randy Haraldson, Todd Lindquist, Sonny Porter and Chris Valverdie. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of his Sunday School Class.

Memorials may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 or to Northside Baptist Church, 2501 N. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.