Monday, November 11, 2024

Larry Wayne Snowden

Larry Wayne Snowden, 85, of Canton, IL, passed away at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on March 2, 1939 in Vermont, IL to Otis Gordon and Nellie Rachel (Miller) Snowden. He married Marjorie Chockley on July 12, 1959 in Industry, IL. She survives.


He is also survived by two children, Douglas Wayne Snowden of Canton, IL and Sheila Ann (Bradley) Bell of Glasford, IL; nine grandchildren, Alexandra Cenzer, Rachel (Chris) Priest, Coryn (Kyle Dasovic) Cenzer, Joshua (Abby Greskoviak) Cenzer, Jacob Snowden, Ethan Vance, Jasmine Marten, Zach (Tiffany) Bell, and Amanda (Jason Caldwell) Bell; three great-grandchildren, Madelyn Caldwell, Maliyah Caldwell, and Abigail Priest; and several nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Edmund, Eldon, Dave, Dale, Dwight, Devere, Wendell, and Don Snowden; and two great-grandchildren, Emberlyn and Paxon Priest. 


Larry worked for Thermogas and Ferrell Gas where he retired after 41 years of work. He was a member of Farmington Moose for 50 years. He volunteered for Graham Hospital for 13 years. He was also on the board of appeals for the City of Farmington. He loved his family. He enjoyed working in the yard, golfing, outdoors, fishing, and airshows.


A private memorial service will be held at the Lord’s Table Church of God in Bartonville, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 PM – 3 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Farmington Moose in Farmington, IL. Memorials may be in lieu of flowers to St Jude, Farmington Moose, or the Farmington Rescue Squad. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To view Larry’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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