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Willie Snell
Born: 6/29/1935
Died: 7/12/2013
Age: 78
Community: Flint, MI
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Snell, Mr. Willie "Doc" Age-78 passed away Friday July 12, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday July 20, 2013 from the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church,G-5443 N. Saginaw Rd. Bishop Neal Roberson officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10am for visitation. Mr. Snell now reposes in the Chapel of the Martin J. Banks Funeral Home and may be viewed until 4pm Friday, afterwhich he will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Friday evening.
Willie Julius Snell (Affectionately known as “Doc”) Willie Julius Snell was born on June 29, 1935 in Artesia, Mississippi. Willie was the eleventh child born to the union of Edward and Nancy Snell, whom preceded him in death. His siblings: Velma, Thelma, Rena, Mattie, Edward, David, Ceaser and Beatrice also preceded him in death. Willie was united in holy matrimony at the age of 38 years old to Betty L. Dotson on August 25, 1973. To this union one child was born, Danielle M. Snell. Willie was a dedicated husband, who married the love of his life. Willie was the loving father of Stephanie Kevin (David Jr.) Samuel, Kirby Snell, Patricia Snell-Waller, Marion Alston, Deirdre (Oscar) Roberts, Danielle M. Snell and Shartasha Jackson. He was a loving step-father to Willie Dotson. His love for his sisters and brothers never wavered through thick and thin. As a grandfather, he cherished all his grand and greatgrands. He was a very proud uncle who treasured his nieces, nephews, and cousins, in celebrating their accomplishments. Willie attended school in Artesia, Mississippi. He later moved to Flint, MI. He was employed by AC Spark Plug-Flint Division and a member of UAW local 651, retiring in 1987, after 32 years of services. Willie accepted Christ at an early age at Beulah Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Artesia, Mississippi. Willie was a former member of Joy Tabernacle Church in Flint, MI., where he sat on the deacon board. Willie later returned to his family church Macedonia Baptist Church where he was a faithful member. Willie’s hospitality, etiquette and warmth of entertaining family and friends were his joy. Willie was a family man who welcomed and sheltered many of his family members who migrated from Artesia, MS. to Flint to pursue their dreams and opportunities for a better life. On Friday, July 12, 2013 Willie was called home to be with the Lord. We are thankful and blessed for having him in our lives for 78 years. Willie’s memories are cherished by dedicated wife Betty L. Snell; daughters: Stephanie, Patricia, Marion, Deirdre, Danielle, Shartasha; Son Kirby; son-in law Willie Dotson; Sisters Bessie Johnson and Mary Etta Lewis; Sister in-law’s: Dr. Alice Lipkin, Lillie Lawerence and Nettie Dotson; Brother in-laws: Tommie Dotson JR. and L.C. Dotson; host of nieces and nephews; grand and greatgrands and best friends: Waymone Johnson, Thomas C. Chapman Jr., James L. Young, Ellis Haley and Robert Banks. Special thanks to Dr. Schumacher and staff, Dr. Danish and staff, Hurley Medical Center staff on 9 East, Burn Unit and PCU. Also, we give special thanks to Bishop Neal Roberson, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church family, and Martin J. Banks Funeral Home. |
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| Mr. Snell now repose in the Chapel of the Martin J.Banks Funeral Home and maybe viewed until 4pm Friday, after which he will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Friday evening. |
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| Funeral Service |
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7/20/2013 |
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11:00 AM |
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Macedonia Baptist Church
G-4413 Flushing Rd.
Flint, MI Get a Map to this location...
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Bishop Neal Roberson |
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