Marvin Snodgrass

Marvin David Snodgrass, 72, of Junction, TX passed from this life on March 16, 2013 at a hospital in San Antonio, TX.

Marvin was born March 4, 1941 in Borger, TX to Thomas David Snodgrass and Sallie Emily Blackburn, and grew up in Fort Worth. He married Diana Hester on November 26, 1994. Marvin received his BA from Arlington State University and J.D. from University of Texas Law School. His career included law clerk for the Texas Supreme Court, Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney, and was in private practice in Tarrant County until 2000, when he retired. Marvin was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Junction. He was Past Master of Julian Field Masonic Lodge 908 A.F. A.M., a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner. Other memberships included the Kimble County Library Board and the Kimble County Historical Society.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include, his wife, Diana Snodgrass sons, Guy Snodgrass and wife Sarah of Springfield, VA Lee Snodgrass and wife Kendle of Bridgeport, TX daughter, Veronica Overman and husband Joshua of Raleigh, NC step daughter, Boanna Owens of Salt Lake City, UT five grandchildren, Ryan, Nathan, Natalie, Chloe, and Kiersten Snodgrass brother, Wallace P. Snodgrass and wife Jane sister, Anne Lower and husband Roy and the childrens mother, Sherri Olsen good friends, Frank and Kay Randolph along with a host of other friends and relatives.

Now that I am grown with children of my own, I am so thankful for the way dad raised me and the tremendous values that he instilled in me. More than anything I am thankful that he had a relationship with Jesus. Lee

In loving memory of my father who sacrificed many years of his life for his childrenI will love him forever. What saddens my heart more than anything is that my children will never know him, will never get to garden with him, nor will they ever get to hear his laugh. We all take solace in knowing that he is now with the Lord, but he will truly be missed, especially by his daughter. Love, Roo

Dad stressed the importance of putting service before self from the time I was very young, a belief Im honored to follow by serving in the U.S. Navy. Ill always remember his reminder to extend a hand to those less fortunate, saying Son, you never know where life will lead you one day you too might need a helping hand. Doing things for the right reasons, rather than the reasons were paramount. Put simply, I believe my dad truly understood the value of dedicating his life to serving others, a legacy I know will live on through his children and grandchildren. Guy

Raising three children alone was one thing that attracted me to Marvin. He was a wonderful father and stepfather even though he was demanding. He loved his grandchildren and was sorry he didnt get to see them more often. We had a wonderful 18 years. We could finish each others sentences and enjoyed the same things. It was scary how much we thought alike and always knew what the other one was thinking. He dearly loved his children, his brother Pepper, whom he talked to daily and his sister Sally Anne. I will truly miss the love we shared and all of our wonderful times. Diana

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Junction with Rev. Jim Barker, Rev. Laurie Barker, and Rev. George Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Junction City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tom Johnston, Frank Randolph, Ford Johnston, Joey Smith, Paul Henry, John Tuckness, Luke Levien, and Joel Martinez.

Honorary Pallbearers include the First Presbyterian Church Choir, members of the Historical Society, Kimble County Library Board, George Stewart, Bob Winship, Ed Savage, Tom Alexander, and Gully Cowsert.

Memorials may be made to the Kimble County Historical Society, Kimble County Library, First Presbyterian Church, or the Kimble County Meals on Wheels Building Fund.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home. 325 4463076

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