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LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE HOMEGOING SERVICE: https://vimeo.com/1129382101 His Story Pastor Arthur LaNell Sneed, Sr. If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! It may be in the valley, Where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine That I, in peace abide; But this one thing I know—If it be dark or fair, If Jesus is with me, I'll go anywhere! On Monday, October 6, 2025, Jesus called, and Pastor A. L. Sneed, Sr. answered His call. Christianity does not exempt one from death, it only ensures triumph over death. It is appointed unto man once to die according to Hebrews 9:27. There is no other way to enter our heavenly Father's house. Death is the golden key that opens eternity, none can avoid it, the great and lowly, as well as the rich and poor. Life, Death, and Eternity are key words in man's thoughts. A Christians’ death leads to abundant life and eternity with the Father is forever. Death to a Christian is moving out of this cold, dark world into eternal daylight. Arthur L. Sneed Sr. was the sixth of ten children, the third son born to Arthur Beaul and Josephine Tottress Sneed, on November 14, 1938, in Bastrop County, Texas. He was a product of the Austin Independent School District; Original L.C. Anderson Class of 1958 and Rapid City, South Dakota public schools. His thirst for theological knowledge led him to Guadalupe Theological Seminary in San Antonio, Texas, where he was awarded his Theological Doctoral degree. Pastor A. L. Sneed was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ as his personal Savior early in life. At the age of twelve, he joined the Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Reverend John Henry Washington. In 1971, he accepted his life as a minister under the leadership of the late Reverend George V. Clark, Pastor of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. That same year, Rev. A. L. Sneed, Sr. established the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, faithfully serving that congregation as its only Pastor for over five decades. As a young lad he was best known for his singing with his sisters at BTU (Baptist Training Union). They would open the Sunday evening BTU program with singing. He later moved to South Dakota to live with his older brother where he became interested in boxing using his own name “Arthur” (a.k.a “Tex”). Upon his return to Austin, he married India Booker, and they were blessed with three children. He later married Clemetis Scott Pleasant and was blessed to gain two sons. Pastor Sneed was a loving father who taught his children to love one another and to love and serve the Lord. Pastor Sneed was a member of many organizations, serving as an officer and/or teacher of most and had too many awards and accolades to name. He was most proud of his membership in the National Baptist Conference of the Deaf. He never learned to interpret or sign but was one of the best teachers and supporters anyone could have. Pastor A. L. Sneed, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Beaul and Josephine Tottress; brothers Theadore Sneed, David Sneed, Albert Sneed, and James Sneed; and sisters Annie Sneed Sanders, Louise Sneed Torrence, and Jessie Sneed Cleaver. His soul has gone to God. The earth will soon claim its own—‘Ashes to Ashes,’ but Arthur is walking around the throne singing, “I don’t feel no ways tired…”! Some day you will meet again. Those left to cherish his memories and mourn his homegoing are his beloved wife, of 37 years, Clemetis Scott Sneed, two daughters; Lynda Sneed Scott (Joe) and Stephanie Sneed; son, Bishop A. L. Sneed, II. (Viviana), all from Austin, Texas. Sons; Reverend Leonard Humphries II (Tanyaika) from Dale, Texas, and Mr. Samuel Pleasant II (Karisma) from Houston, Texas. Sister; Dorothy Sneed Lampkin (A. B.) from Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Mr. Barber J. Sneed (Acquanetta) from Copperas Cove, Texas—15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, family, and friends.

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November 14, 1938 - October 6, 2025