During his childhood spending time on his Grandfathers farm in Monroe brought him the most joy. In the 1960’s, he was awarded Yo-Yo Champion of North Carolina. Jerry graduated in 1969 from Garinger High School where he played varsity football and ran track. In 1977 his parents bought Peck’s Bakery in Charlotte, NC where he became a full time baker and took over the family business in 1986. He provided wholesale bread to many businesses across Charlotte and surrounding areas until they closed in 2012. In 1981, he purchased his first Harley Davidson motorcycle. As a lifetime member of the Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) he enjoyed going to Daytona Beach for Bike week with his wife, Debbie. Jerry had a passion for animals, traveling, bowling, and Coca-cola. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time at Twin Harbors and by volunteering in the workout room at Levine Senior Center. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his family.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Rape Sneed and James Alvin Sneed, and his brother, Jeffrey Scott Sneed.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ross Sneed; children, James Dewitt Sneed, Renee and husband Eddie Julian, Tiffany Sneed and husband Jason Sochon, and Brittany Lynn Sneed; five grandchildren, Jaedon, Edward, Davis, Madison, and Mary; sister, Debbie and husband George Norvill and countless other family members.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 with a Celebration of Life Service following at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Levine Senior Center, 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105 or the Humane Society of Charlotte at humanecharlotte.org.
