Sonny Sneed's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Akron, Ohio

Sonny Sneed

December 19, 1944 - October 31, 2026 (81 years old)

Akron, Ohio

Sonny Sneed's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Akron, Ohio

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Sonny Sneed

December 19, 1944 - October 31, 2026 (81 years old)

Akron, Ohio

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Sonny Sneed Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Sonny Sneed of Akron, Ohio is shared. Sonny, born on December 19, 1944, passed away on October 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Neil Sneed and Obelia Story; his stepparents, Dorothy Sneed and Walter Ben Story Sr.; his son LaMarr Graves; his siblings, James Green, Billy Story, Jackie Story and Walter Ben Story Jr.; his brother-in-law Emmitt Mathis; and his stepsister Clara Williams.

He is survived by: his children, Tonya Sneed, Tiara Johnson (Eric), Kenneth Sneed (Narkeetah), Kevin Sneed and Justin Gisentaner; and his close friend Karen Folds (Arthur Stein).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services



Sat

Nov 14

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Newcomer Funeral Home
131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA

Sat

Nov 14

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Newcomer Funeral Home
131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA

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