Roy Sneed, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Born on December 15, 1938, in Glasgow, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Eddie Lee Sneed and Lizzie Merle Sneed. Roy proudly served as a United States Army Veteran and earned a master's degree in education.
Roy was known for his love of golf, fishing, and crossword puzzles. He was an avid reader and a true history buff, always eager to learn and share his knowledge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia; his children, Weldon (Anita) Hines, Joe Hines, Angela (Marc) Isenburg, and Terry Robinette; as well as his grandchildren, Joey Hines, Jessica (Cody) Runkle, Kade (Joni) Poore, Zac (Cheyenne) Dousa, Michael Dousa, Cassie Hines, Wendy (Benji) Thorsell, Ashley Robinette, James Robinette, Tiffany (Erya) Sioda, and Cole Robinette. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren Clayton Runkle, Gage Hines, Declan, Runkle, Finley Poore, Tucker Poore, Remington Dousa, Lakeland Dousa, Maverick Dousa, Finn Thorsell, Vincent Thorsell, Quinzel Thorsell, and a soon-to-arrive great-grandchild. He is also survived, brothers-in-laws David Chenoweth, Guy (Sondra) Carter, John (Rita) Carter, Charles Carter and Joe Carter, several nieces and nephews.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Shirley Chenoweth, and his grandson Kyle Robinette.
His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 4 PM until 8 PM at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at noon, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Online condolences can be made at Garden View and Gardens of Memory.