Vernon Thad Snoddy

SNODDY, Mr. Vernon Thad - 69, passed away Monday February 29, 2016 at his residence. Family hour 10:30AM Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 512 Pearsall Street, with funeral service commencing immediately at 11:00AM. Pastor Terrance J. Gowdy, Officiating. Interment, White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, 621 West Long Lake Rd. Friends and Pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Saturday. Mr. Snoddy will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday. The family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Vernon Thad Snoddy was born July 12, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Annie B. Snoddy. Vernon T. Snoddy received Christ at an early age at Center Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. He later journeyed to Pontiac, Michigan and joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lenworth Miner Sr. Vernon was an active member at Macedonia, he was on the Senior Adult Usher’s Member Board. He attended Oakland University and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and then attended Wayne State University and received a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Vernon was on the Dean’s List at Oakland University and Wayne State University. Before becoming ill, Vernon re-enrolled at Wayne State University to pursue his Doctorate Degree. He was President of the National Association of Black Social Workers – Pontiac Chapter during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Vernon was also one of the organizers of the Million Man March of Pontiac, which he attended on October 16, 1995. He had strong work ethics. He worked at General Motors Truck and Bus Pontiac. Upon completing his education in Social Work, he was employed at Fairburn Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility. Vernon then transferred to Clinton Valley Center which he retired from the State of Michigan. During his quiet time, Vernon enjoyed watching the world news and sports with his grandson’s. He also enjoyed cooking and reading. Mr. Snoddy leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mary Victoria Williams-Snoddy; children, Yvette Broussard, Troy Snoddy, Darlene (Danny) Cole, Stephanie Travis, Timothy Snoddy and Camille Snoddy; fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings, George (Linda) Snoddy of Alexandria, Virginia, James (Lois) Snoddy of Detroit, Michigan, Annie Y. Bradford of San Francisco, California, Patricia (James) Jackson, Margaret Sirls, Felix (Paula) Sirls, Eugene (Antoinette) Sirls; sister-in-law, Wilma J. Snoddy; and a host of other numerous relatives and friends. Mr. Snoddy was preceded in death by the following family members, Annie B. Snoddy, Ruie B. Mark, Selvin Snoddy, Forrest Snoddy, Deacon Leo H. Snoddy, Irwin J. Sirls, Waillie Mae White, Wendell Broussard; and great grand-daughter, Danyelle Renee Cole.

Vernon Thad Snoddy

July 12, 1946 - February 29, 2016