Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass

Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass obituary, Morgantown, KY

Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass

Joseph Snodgrass Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Chapel Inc on Jan. 5, 2024.

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Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass, age 72 of Morgantown, KY passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by those that love him so much. Joe was born on Tuesday November 13, 1951 in Morgantown, KY to the union of the late Orval and Virginia Jo Crawford Snodgrass. Joe retired from ADM after working on the river for 43 years as a towboat captain. Being a captain on the river wasn't easy but it was a job that allowed his wife, Helen Pendley Snodgrass to stay home and be there for their children everyday and that's exactly what he wanted. During retirement, Joe enjoyed staying home and spending time with his family. He was an exceptional and strong willed person, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Joe was a loyal University of Kentucky Men's Basketball fan and always enjoyed watching and coaching the Cats from his couch or from the sidelines when he attended games. He was a member and attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by one brother in law Jimmy Goodley and one sister in law Rhonda Snodgrass. Please know that the story of Joe has not ended, only his life on this earth. The impact of his life on his family will live on here, while his life eternal is now.
Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass is survived by his wife of 53 years Helen Snodgrass of Morgantown, KY; two daughters Michelle McKee (Darrell) and Melissa Iler (Mike) both of Morgantown, KY; one son Michael Joseph Snodgrass (Holly) of Morgantown, KY; four grandchildren Destiny Michelle Decker (Joey) of Brownsville, KY, Mikayla Patterson (Shane) of Morgantown, KY, Degan Joe Snodgrass and Bristol Snodgrass of Morgantown, KY; two great grandchildren Hunter and Emma Decker of Brownsville, KY; two step granddaughters Rylee McKee Peterson (Ben) of Bowling Green, KY and Avery McKee of Morgantown, KY; two sisters Judy Goodley and Kay Hartlerode (Earl) of Morgantown, KY; two brothers Arthur Snodgrass of Morgantown, KY and Leslie "Pete" Snodgrass (Penny) of Memphis, IN and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00pm with Bro. Bill Downing and Bro. Jeremy Jessup officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday Janurary 6, 2024 from 10:00am until funeral time at 2:00pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International P.O. Box 195 Morgantown, KY 42261. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Joe Snodgrass at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Joseph Michael "Joe" Snodgrass.
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Rick fisk

August 17, 2024

Joe was the best great guy tremendous pilot

Steven Graham

January 16, 2024

Steve Bull Graham I worked with Joe for several years on the New Dawn he was a very straight forward no B.S type of person that´s why I liked him. R.I.P

Jeff Cochran

January 7, 2024

I worked with Capt. Joe on the New Dawn, from 2007-2011. I was the Chief Engineer. He was one of the best wheelman I´ve ever rode with. We had a lot of laughs and good times on there. I´ll never forget our Branson, Mo trip with Joe, Helen, and Mikayla. We all had a great time. Prayers to the Snodgrass family. He will be missed by many.

Brent williams

January 5, 2024

I decked for captain Joe and rode with him as a pilot couldn't ask for a finer man you will be missed my friend captain we had some good times way back years ago I was just thinking about you and squeak this morning rip

Steve Jamison

January 5, 2024

Steve jamison. I rode the MV. New Dawn with Captain Joe, many days, you couldn´t ask for a better person to work with, one of the best pilot/Captain that has worked on the rivers, a true friend, he will be missed.

David Jamison

January 5, 2024

Sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. He was a great teacher and a fantastic pilot. He will be missed.

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