John Clayton Sneed, 89, of Black Mountain passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.
John was born April 13, 1930 in Buncombe County to the late John and Elsie Sneed. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Germany during the Korean War and attended Salem Free Will Baptist Church, Old Fort.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Thiery, Grover, Buddy and Rex Sneed and sisters, Mina Cook, Fleeta Brown, Mary Todd, Fannie McDaniel, Callie Burleson, Imogene Bivins, Trula Mae and Velma Sneed.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Sneed and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park.