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BORN
1933
DIED
2016
FUNERAL HOME
1212 W. Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, Maryland
Hamilton Snowden Obituary
He was born May 26, 1933 in Sykesville, MD, the son of the late Preston "Sonny" Snowden and the late Mary T. Snowden (nee Milligan).
He was the husband of Estelle E. Snowden (nee Lowman).
He worked for Springfield State Hospital in the Maintenance Department for over 30 years. He was a member of Earth Wheels and Fire Motorcycle Club of Frederick, MD. He enjoyed hunting and mechanical work. He also served in the US Army.
He was the brother of the late Harry Snowden and the late Betty Purcell.
Surviving are sister in law Martha Cook; several nieces, nephews, cousins and host of family and friends.
Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville (Beside South Carroll High School) on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 6-8 PM; where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday February 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Sands of White Rock Independent Episcopal Church in Sykesville Officiating.
Interment White Rock Cemetery, Sykesville, MD
Memorial Contributions can be made to: White Rock Independent Episcopal Church, 6300 White Rock Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hamilton Snowden
Sponsored by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - Sykesville.
February 4, 2016
From the gang at Main Street Laundromat
Sharon Higgs
February 2, 2016
He will be missed by many family &friends
February 2, 2016
What the caterpillar calls the end,
the Master calls a butterfly.
May you find some peace.
Muriel Roberts
Wayne & Delores Costley
January 31, 2016
Cousin Estelle, for through he is absent in the flesh, he will always be in your remembrance. For the Lord is our hope and salvation.
Wayne and Delores Costley
delores
costley
January 31, 2016
Hambone, your smile and jokes will be missed. A wonderful man always willing to help anyone. Who is going to fix all the lawnmowers in Woodbine? Your talents will be missed as well as your kindness. R.I.P. Hambone Beth and John Nicholson.
Trixie Gregory
January 30, 2016
RIP Uncle Hambone. My condolences to Aunt Estelle. Praying for God's comfort in your time of grief. Love Trixie and family.
Kimberly Anderson
January 30, 2016
Hambone and my father. Filmore were best friends. Everyday he was was at the house hunting, working on cars or just "shooting the breeze". I considered him family and will miss him dearly. Ms. Estelle Im am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you in Prayer.
Shirley Buschelberger
January 30, 2016
My heart is heavy with the loss of one of the most amazing man I was privileged to know. The Winfield BP will not be the same without his smiling face greeting me. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss. Rest in peace Hambone, you will be greatly missed.
Billy & Jeroline Williams
January 30, 2016
Our hearts are heavy because of the loss of our Uncle Hambone. May God be with Aunt Estelle and the rest of the family. Rest in peace. You will be missed. Sincerely
Tommy & Jan Costley
January 30, 2016
Cousin Estelle, We share your grief and want you to know that we are available to assist you if needed. May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. Love you, Tommy & Jan
Ellen Lowman
January 30, 2016
I'm going to miss u uncle ham bone may u r.I.p luv u
Tommy Costley
January 30, 2016
Sincere Condolences to family and friends of "Hambone". He was extremely liked in the motorcycle community and will be missed as a Biker and Friend. May he forever R.I. P.
Taressa
January 30, 2016
Cousin Estelle I am so sorry for your lost. I know that God will comfort you and the family during this time. Cousin Hambone was a nice man to all he came into contact with. He will be greatly missed!!! It is wonderful that God blessed us to be family.
Tina Williams-Thompson
January 30, 2016
You will be truly miss Uncle Hambone RIP.
Love Tin and Hubba
Debra Morral
January 30, 2016
He was a good man I will remember his caring and sweet ways as a co-worker always willing to give a helping hand I will keep all of you in my prayers Debra Morrall
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Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - Sykesville1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
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