William J. Sneed
Published on 07/21/2001

Billy and Jumps Sneed, June 8, 2000 at

Hornsby Bend Family Reunion

SHREVEPORT, LA - July 18, 2001 has come the time for another Ole' Oil Field Hand to appear before the Master. William J. "Papa" Sneed always tried to do the right thing for his family and his fellow man. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on July 20, 2001 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. His services will be at Kings Highway Christian Church at 10:00 A.M. on July 21, 2001, and burial will follow at the Family Plot in Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, LA. William Jasper Sneed was born in Mooringsport, LA. on June 25, 1917. He was part of a pioneer family in the Oil Industry starting with his father, S. T. Sneed, Sr. and then the four brothers, S. T., Jr., Malcolm, Hugh, and Billy which evolved into Sneed Brothers and Quad Drilling. Mr. Sneed was a graduate of C. E. Byrd High School playing on their State Football Team in 1935. He later attended Centenary where he also played football. Mr. Sneed entered the Navy in 1941. He received his Navy Pilot Wings and was assigned to the VP54 Fleet, a Catalina Flying Boat Squadron during World War II. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and Three Air Metals for his tour assignments. He was preceded in death by his father, S. T. Sneed, Sr., and mother, Sarah Hornsby Sneed, three brothers, S.T. Jr., Malcolm, and Hugh Sneed, and two sisters, Mary Walker and Kitty Johnson. He is survived by his "beloved" wife of 55 years, Corene J. "Jump" Sneed, He has three children, Willard M. Sneed, Wilna S. Sepulvado and husband Joe, Paula S. Pope and husband David. He has 8 grandchildren, Matt Sneed, Jody Sepulvado and wife Donnese, Chad and Carla Sepulvado, Robin Mooring, Bridget Kilpatrick, Isaac Pope, Tracy Green and a special friend, Lora Murray who been part of our family for 36 years. He also has a large family of nieces, nephews, and a host of other loved ones and friends. "Papa" made other contributions to his community other than those in the oil industry. He was past President of: The VP54-VPB54 Black Cat Reunion Association. The International Association of Sneeds, The Galvez Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Louisiana Laymens League and served two terms as President of The Louisiana Christian Mens Fellowship. He was a life member of The American Legion Post 14, presented his 50 year membership certificate; The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2238, The Catalina International Association USA, and The Association of Naval Aviators. He became a Master Mason in 1948 and has remained a member of the Joppa Lodge. He is a member of the Consistory of Shreveport, having attained his 32nd Degree, and El Karaubah Shrine. He joined Lodge No. 122, and became an Elk in 1962. Pallbearers will be, James T. Sneed, Sebron Morris Sneed, Billy Kirk Sneed, Malcolm H. Sneed, Jr., Matt Sneed, A. L. "Coach" Williams, Jody Sepulvado, Chad Sepulvado and Isaac Pope. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Kings Highway Christian Church or the Shriner Childrens Hospital. Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426