Mr. Leroy Snell Sr.

August 2, 1944 - February 27, 2018

Mr. Leroy Snell, Sr. departed this life February 27, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born August 2, 1944, the son of Wiggin and Mandy Snell in Marvell, Arkansas. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. Leroy was employed at Bailey Excavating and Grading in Kalamazoo, working there for over thirty years.   Leroy enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also known as “123”, his favorite lottery number that he would play. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, playing pool and the Wii (pronounced “we”) video game. He also loved barbecuing with family and friends, gardening and keeping his lawn manicured. Leroy was a caring and giving person, and would help anyone in need. He had a very positive attitude and enjoyed life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Wiggin and Mandy Snell; 2 sons, Kenneth Woods and Travis Nyman, Sr.; 3 brothers, Williams H. Snell, Jewell Snell, Jerwill Snell and a sister, Cora Cotton. He is survived by: his wife, Alice Hoskin; his children: C. Michelle Woods, Tammie Snell Phillips, Leroy Snell Jr., Tony Jackson (Malissa), Clifford Jackson, and Terry Hoskin (Areca); grandchildren: Gregory Phillips, Tyrikka Phillips, Tequila Woods, Darnell Dobbins, Travis Nyman Jr., Ramiah Woods, Kenedee Woods, Malia Jackson, Ya’Navia Snell, Royce Snell, Terryon Hoskin, Amoni Hoskin, Amir Hoskin, and Ahmad Hoskin; great grandchildren, Tyriel Dove and Ryan Dobbins; sisters, Magnolia Thurman, Lebora Paige, Willie Mae Paige, and Eddie B. Sanders, brothers, Wiggin (Hilda), Jessie (Berna), Leon (Annette) and Allen Snell; a special friend, Charlesetta Stegall (“Rose”); best friend, Arthur Whitfield, special nephews, Odell Snell, Jerwill “Lil Joe” Snell II, Lewis Snell and Leon Snell Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.