IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Orlando
Snorden
September 2, 2015
Obituary
ELKHART — Orlando Snorden, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 2 in his residence.
He was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Indianapolis, to William and Lillian (Hopper) Snorden.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine M. (Prior) Snorden; daughter Claudia Banks of Milwaukee; son Bryan (Karen) Snowdon of Rocky Point, N.C.; three grandchildren, Gwydion (Kendra) Snowdon of Bristol, Gaylon Snowdon and Jacob Wegner of Kentucky; great-grandson Ollie Lee Banks and several other great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews.
Orlando served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He and his wife were owners of a painting and decorating business for several years. He was later employed with Associated Spring prior to his retirement. He was a member of North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, memorial service at the North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1921 Jeanwood Drive, Elkhart. Alan Hawkins will officiate.
Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to Kingdom Hall.
He was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Indianapolis, to William and Lillian (Hopper) Snorden.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine M. (Prior) Snorden; daughter Claudia Banks of Milwaukee; son Bryan (Karen) Snowdon of Rocky Point, N.C.; three grandchildren, Gwydion (Kendra) Snowdon of Bristol, Gaylon Snowdon and Jacob Wegner of Kentucky; great-grandson Ollie Lee Banks and several other great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews.
Orlando served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He and his wife were owners of a painting and decorating business for several years. He was later employed with Associated Spring prior to his retirement. He was a member of North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, memorial service at the North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1921 Jeanwood Drive, Elkhart. Alan Hawkins will officiate.
Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to Kingdom Hall.
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Services
Visitation
September
19
North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Memorial Service
September
19
North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Starts at 3:00 pm