Russell L. Sneed, 89, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Snow's at Macon Memorial Park. A celebration of his life will follow at 11:00 am, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Taylor Carter officiating. Interment will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Sneed was born December 2, 1934, in Adair, Kentucky, to the late Samuel Sneed and Alma Scott Sneed. He honorably served his country with the 102nd Airborne of the United States Army and was a retired machinist for Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation. Mr. Sneed enjoyed NASCAR and playing golf. He loved rooting for the University of Kentucky Basketball Team, second only to his love for spending time with his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years: Jeanette Sneed and by a son: Gary Sneed.
Mr. Sneed is survived by his daughters: Becky Poynter (Greg), Kim Soles (Raylon) and Donna Sneed; grandchildren: Julie Carter (Tyler) and Lindsey Coltraine (Brian); great-grandchildren: Maci Ann Carter, Tate Carter, Lane Carter, Dempsey Coltraine, Garner Coltraine and Stetson Coltraine.