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Arlis is survived by his daughter, Beckie Kistler (Gene), sons, James (Lisa Bell), and Tim (Kelli). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Leigh Ann Travis, Summer Sneed-Mueller (Derek), Casey Sneed and great-granddaughter, Karleigh Nole.
He leaves behind his sister, Judy Higginbotham and her husband, Charles, who was like a brother to him. Their visits truly lifted his spirits. Arlis is also survived by brother-in-law, Larry Richard (Leslie) and sisters-in-law, Carolyn Highbaugh, Rachel Stinson (Tim), and Jeannie Richard as well as several nieces and nephews.
Arlis loved his family and was a proud father and grandfather. He was also a proud member of the UAW and worked for Ford Motor Company's Louisville Assembly Plant for 40 years. He loved attending church at Impact Shepherdsville.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1st, from 2:00 - 6:00 (central time) and on Monday, the 2nd, from 10:00 - 12:00 (Central time) which will be followed by a celebration of his life beginning at 12:00 at the Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY. The interment will be at Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To honor Arlis in true Arlis fashion - add some extra pepper to your biscuits and gravy.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Andrea Wild
December 1, 2024
I have had the pleasure of taking care of Mr.Sneed for majority of the time that he was here at Franciscan. He very quickly became family to all of us that worked that unit. I truly enjoyed taking care of him and will deeply miss him. He always made sure to tell me how much he loved me and how much he appreciated what all we did for him. The last day I took care of him, I was sick. He hugged me and told me that he loved me... and for me to take care of myself. Sadly, he passed the next evening... and I will forever cherish that memory of him... along with many others. Although Mr Sneed was here at Franciscan for our help... He will never truly know just how much he impacted our lives. People in my personal family know who Mr Sneed is, because our residents become our family. I am so thankful to say that I had a friend in Mr Sneed... and I will miss him dearly. The drive is too long for me to be able to make the services. My thoughts, love, and support are with Becky, Tim, and James. You three should be proud of the care that you gave to your Dad. It was a pleasure knowing you, and and even greater pleasure being your Dads aid, and I wish you guys the best. From all of us at Franciscan, We love you.
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