Billy E. Snowden, long time resident of High Springs, FL, went gently into the loving presence of Jesus on June 13, 2018 at E. T. York Care Center in Gainesville following a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was born August 27, 1934 in Emlyn, KY to Dewey and Jeanette Easton Snowden. He was a Christian and an active member of First Baptist Church, High Springs, FL for 46 years. He loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He was a sweet man.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol Roberts Snowden, a son Kenneth (Anne) Snowden of Champlin, MN, two daughters, Denise Snowden, Bradenton, FL and Stasia Snowden, Gainesville, FL; 2 sisters, Betty Hilson, Brooksville, FL and Sue (Dominick) Biondo, Dunnellon, FL, 3 brothers, Dewey (Ann) Snowden, Archie (Mary) Snowden, and Wayne (Shirley) all of Dunnellon, FL and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Jim and Don Snowden.
On June 18, 2018, at First Baptist Church, High Springs, FL will be the visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Baptist Church Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 20112 US-441, High Springs, FL 32643 or E. T. York Haven Hospice of Gainesville, 4200 NW 90 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Arrangements are in the care of EVANS CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 386-454-2444.
Our Thoughts are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Marianne and George Brown
To the Snowden Family – So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult moment. May the God of all comfort give you strength to endure the pain you are going through. “The day is near when all who have fallen asleep will be awaken”-John 5:28,29