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Samantha
April 7, 2020
To Francis Paul Sneed, I just recently learned of your Dads passing. When he entered a room it was like a beem of light entered. He always spoke so fondly of all his family. I hope you get this message, he was very special to me. Such a great loss to all who knew him. I just found out today, 3/7/2020.
February 5, 2007
Paul Sneed
February 2, 2007
I will always cherish the memories and precious time we spent together. Out time together is something I can never replace or take for granted. Your son, Francis Paul
Pamela (Pam) Earls
January 30, 2007
A story of high school sweethearts ...
Thomas Fisher Sneed and Betty Jean Lindholm met in high school. Tom and Betty were both only children of protective parents. Both of them were born in 1930 during the great depression. Betty was “Daddy’s little girl”. Her precious Daddy died that same year she met and fell in love with the handsome young Tom, sitting on the front porch swing of Betty’s home under the ever watchful eye of her mother. The year was 1946.
They both loved music and played in an orchestra. Tom played the violin and Betty played the cello. They both graduated from high school, went off to separate colleges and later married. Tom became a medical doctor. Betty worked as a medical technologist. A bouncing baby girl with bright red hair, blue eyes and a crooked smile followed in the spring of 1955.
By 1958 Tom and Betty had divorced, gone their separate ways and all contact was cut-off.
They both lived “Big” lives. They both remarried. Eventually, Betty (by then known as Elizabeth) became a doctor too – a doctor of education. Tom worked with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) while Elizabeth (Betty) pioneered medical training programs for Nurses, Firemen, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and other medical support specialties in Florida Community Colleges.
Betty died in February 1995. Almost as if sensing the loss, Tom reached out with a letter to Betty in the summer of 1995. He found his long lost daughter instead. A daughter he hadn’t had any contact with in almost 38 years; a daughter who needed very much to know him even though she didn’t realize how much at the time.
I wish I had known him better, but I did know him ... my Daddy, Thomas Fisher Sneed.
I know the high school sweethearts, Tom and Betty, are together again; reminiscing, swapping stories, sharing music, discussing their shared love of history and ... all ways ... all ways keeping a watchful eye on their daughter whose hair was once bright red, whose eyes are still blue and whose smile isn’t so crooked any more.
Momma ... Daddy ... I love you both with all my heart
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Doria Parks
January 23, 2007
"What's Up Doc:" Always my first words to you in letters we wrote since 1988! Can't believe I won't hear back from you. I got the news today from Andrea, and have been very sad and depressed today and did not feel like working at all. Even had to take a Xanax (One of your famous prescriptions for me with my anxiety). Your wisodom and advice in what you would share with me when I lived in the California Youth Authority from 1985-1988 meant a lot to me. Also appreciated how patient you were with me and how you just listened to my problems and helped interpret my nightmares that you helped me through. I wanted so badly to take my kids up there to meet you. You will always be remembered and I'll have a special place in my heart for you. May you rest in peace. I will miss you....your friend/ex patient: Doria
Doria Parks
January 22, 2007
"What's Up Doc:" Always my first words to you in letters we wrote since 1988! Can't believe I won't hear back from you. I got the news today from Andrea, and have been very sad and depressed today and did not feel like working at all. Even had to take a Xanax (One of your famous prescriptions for me with my anxiety). Your wisodom and advice in what you would share with me when I lived in the California Youth Authority from 1985-1988 meant a lot to me. Also appreciated how patient you were with me and how you just listened to my problems and helped interpret my nightmares that you helped me through. I wanted so badly to take my kids up there to meet you. You will always be remembered and I'll have a special place in my heart for you. May you rest in peace. I will miss you....your friend/ex patient: Doria
Carol & Jim Neff
January 22, 2007
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
Vicki Lyttle & Family
January 21, 2007
I was shocked to hear the news of Tom's passing. Maybe not shocked, but surprised, and regret that I did not get to know him better. Sometimes we get so busy with OUR lives, that we neglect to get to know and appreciate the people God has placed in our own backyard. My thought and prayers are with Judy and his family.
Thom & Pam Harrell
January 21, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for your loss.
Pamela Earls
January 21, 2007
I am blessed that you possessed the courage to come back into my life. I cherish the light in your eyes and the warmth of your smile.
Love, your daughter
andrea Figueroa
January 20, 2007
As time goes by I find myself reaching for the phone to call you. I spent so much time with you for so many years, how can I just "Move forward"? I know you could have gone at any time, I valued each day you were still here, I am so glad I got to spend the last night with you and be there as you awoke on your last day of life. I know how frightened you were of death,I am so glad you didn't have to suffer and went quickly, which is the way you hoped it would go! I wish I had just stayed with you the last four hours! I wish you Peace and serenity I know you are finally spending time with your granddaughter Cynthia. I love you daddy and I will always have a hole in my heart, I miss you both so much.
Sue Scott
January 19, 2007
I loved spending time with you, and showing you how much your grandchildren had grown. We will cherish all the letters you sent and paper articles you spent hours clipping to help us further our education.You will always be remembered and loved by all. Your daughter in law, Sue
Ruby Holmes-Gaston
January 19, 2007
"I will always remember Dr. Sneed. He worked on the living unit I supervised, Monte Vista for recalcitrant females at the Ventura School. The girls and staff loved his kind and gentle spirit. He was so patient with everyone. We will surely miss him but will forever be grateful for having known him.
Tienou Sneed
January 18, 2007
I miss you Dad and will think of you daily. I know you are proud of me and what I am doing to further my education, so that I may touch and heal as many lives as you have.
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