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Alan Snowden Obituary
Sept. 17, 1955 - Mar. 13, 2019
Belton, TX
Alan L. Snowden, age 63, of Belton, TX, passed Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Belton, TX. Alan was born in Gulfport, MS. He retired from Noble Drilling in 2016.
Mr. Snowden was preceded in death by his parents, Earl LaRue and Dorothy Mae Snowden. He was the beloved husband of Paula Snowden. The father to Jamie Fredrickson (Andy) of Jackson, MO, and stepfather to John Tippy of Belton, TX. He was the grandfather to Richard Tyler Fredrickson and step grandfather to Andrew Tippy, Dylan Tippy, Kristen Miller, Amber Tippy, and Jessica Brooks.. Mr. Snowden also had seven step great grandchildren.
He is survived by his sisters Dixie Whitehead of Long Beach, MS, Dawn Magnusen of Wiggins, MS, Shawn Sims (David) of Gulfport, MS, Terry May of Long Beach, MS, and a brother Shan Snowden of Gulfport, MS.
A family memorial will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org or 1-800-DIABETES, or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345.
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December 6, 2019
Missing you guys in the neighborhood.RIP Alan-Gloria and LARRY
December 6, 2019
Sorry for your loss to families of Alan.RIP Alan Your neighbor Beach Haven Cove Drive Pensacola Fl.
Connie Moore
March 29, 2019
To the Snowden family; I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Alan very well but he seemed to be such a kind person. I remember the love you all shared for one another and I know your love and faith will help you get through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Connie Moore
March 29, 2019
To the Snowden family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Alan very well but he seemed to be such a kind person. I remember the love your family had for one another and I'm sure you will find strength and peace in that love. God bless you during this difficult time and always. I miss you all.
Connie Moore
March 29, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know Alan very well, but he seemed to be such a kind and gentle man. I know you will all find strength through your faith in this difficult time. I remember how much love your family shared for one another and I know that love will give you strength and peace. I love and miss seeing this wonderful family!
Rest In Peace Dear Alan
Beth Porter
March 28, 2019
May Alan be at peace. Condolences to all of the Snowden Family. Alan was a great guy and was always kind to others! I have always admired his strength in himself! God Bless All
Steve Hunter
March 28, 2019
Shan, Shawn, Dawn & Dixie
I am very sorry for your loss. I will thinking and praying for all of you.
Vicky Lyle Carlton Hare
March 27, 2019
The Lyle family of Mississippi City/Gulfport is saddened to learn of Alan's passing ... he & his siblings were our childhood friends! May the Snowden Family find comfort & healing from our Heavenly Father. RIP Alan
Marilynne Murray McMahon
March 27, 2019
My sincerest condolences to Alan's family and his devoted siblings, Dixie, Shawn, Dawn, Shan, and Terry. Love you all!
GC
March 26, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Julie and Don Norris
March 26, 2019
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God surround you with wonderful memories to help you through. God Bless!
David and Natalie Simmons
March 26, 2019
Sorry for your lost, we will keep you in our prayers
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