Calvin C. Sneed

Calvin Coolidge Sneed was born February 16, 1933, in Washington DC to the late Zebedee Sneed and Rosie Nell Maddox Sneed. Calvin was the eighth of 10 children. He attended the District of Columbia public schools. Calvin began his working career early in life. He prided himself on always having a job, even before he reached the age of ten. He helped carry groceries in his wagon, delivered newspapers for the Washington Daily News and the Washington Post. In his teenage years, he worked briefly for the Western Union, delivering telegrams on his bicycle. He finally decided to stick with one job, Nicks Meat Market. They were like family. For him, working was a sign of responsibility and accountability. He began with part-time work at Nick’s Meat Market and continued after high school as a full-time employee. He worked for many years at Shoppers Food Warehouse as Produce Manager. One Job- “OH NO” not for Calvin. He enjoyed working in the food industry in working in various opportunities. Later in life, we would commonly hear him say “I worked over 80 years; I started work at the age 8, good honest work is good for you”. In February 1997, he officially retired. He had an excellent work ethic and took pride in his work. Calvin was a man after God’s own heart. He was a server to the Lord and willing to help anyone. A talented mathematician, Calvin could count large sums without using a calculator. He enjoyed walking with the Iverson mall walkers at the mall on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Attending the wellness centers for fitness, nutrition, and health dialogue; and worked the election polls yearly. He was an active and dedicated member of the Isle of Patmos Baptist Church, where he served as business manager for the senior usher board, a member of Sunday School’s’ Men’s Class, Missionary Club, Trustee, Project SHARE, and February Club. Calvin loved bowling, traveling, working in the yard, watching ESPN, and other Sports Station. He was avid Redskins/Washington Football Club fan, playing computer games, and helping others in the community. He was a block Captain for the Penn/Branch Association, and member of Ward Seven Democrats. Calvin’s motto is “Be a Leader Not a Follower.” Calvin was preceded in death by five brothers, George, Jimmy, Fred, Lawrence, Robert and three sisters: Mildred, Ruth, Amanda and a grandson, Brandon He leaves to cherish his legacy, loving wife Celestine, his sister Lois Lee; 2 sister- in-laws, Martha Richardson and Doris Sneed, a brother-in-Law, Andrew (Hildegarde) ; Children: Tanya Jefferson, Lisa Sneed, Lori Sneed, Michael (Yolanda) Barnes, Natalie (Matthew) Clark, Sonya (Pierre) Inabinet, and Kevin Sneed. A host of family and friends. Go to Facebook Live The Isle of Patmos Baptist Church to view services for Mr. Calvin C. Sneed.

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Calvin C. Sneed

February 16, 1933 - December 6, 2022