The family of James Arlis Sneed is sad to announce his passing on Monday, November 25, 2024. Arlis was born on April 28, 1943 to the late Cecil and Mildred Sneed in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara.
Arlis is survived by his daughter, Beckie Kistler (Gene); sons, James (Lisa Bell) and Tim (Kelli); 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 a like a brother to him, their visits truly lifted his spirits; a brother-in-law, Larry Richard (Leslie); sisters-in-law, Carol 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 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.
A celebrations of life was held at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home on Monday, December 2 and interment was in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To honor Arlis in true Alris fashion, add some extra pepper to your biscuit and gravy.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
