David L. Sneed, 54, of Jackson died Monday, April 5, 2004, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1950, in Jackson, son of Clyde and Avis Crain Sneed. He and Carol Whitledge were married May 30, 1969.

Sneed was co-owner and operator of D&D Automotive in Jackson and worked at Auto Tire & Parts 10 years. He then worked for Jackson Auto Parts before retiring. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and Excelsior Lodge 441 AF&AM.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Lyle Sneed of Sedgewickville, Mo.; a daughter, Kami Sneed of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Jerry Sneed of Jackson, Larry Sneed of Dexter, Mo., and Clyde Sneed of Marble Hill, Mo.; two sisters, Marilyn Richmond of Bell City, Mo., Rose Storey of Greensboro, N.C.; and two stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson. A Masonic service will be held at 7.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.