Harry Prentiss Sneed,

Harry Prentiss Sneed joined his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Gibson Sneed, on December 27th, 2016. He was born in Asheville, NC on August 18, 1925. Growing up in New Orleans as the son of a state appointed Judge provided him with a unique vision of life, politics, and humor. Joining the Army at age 17, he served in the European theater as a Medic, where he briefly became an unwilling guest of the German army at end of the war. He continued his Army medical career in Japan and with other post war efforts. After his time in the service, he returned to New Orleans to obtain a degree from Tulane in Political Science and later engaged himself in the New Orleans political scene, to his eventual dismay. He met his wife in Shreveport. They later made their home on the Gulf Coast. All those to have known Harry knew he was straight forward, fair and would provide guidance when asked or felt it should be provided. Harry was an insurance adjuster for many years until he was able to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney. Through studying at home between work and family, Harry was one of the last to pass the Mississippi bar exam without having a formal law education. Despite his accomplishments, Harry was best known for his love of family and friends. You could often find him hosting a party with gag gifts or on the beach with his second love, the water. Harry is survived by his son John O’Beirne Sneed, his daughter Elizabeth Wethern, her husband Mike, their daughters, Lauren Elizabeth and Meredith Chandler and a host of other close family and friends. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the extreme devotion and care shown by Dr. Lainie Jorns, the Biloxi VA medical staff, and TLC Amedisys. A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church Long Beach on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the D Day Museum in New Orleans, LA, or the charity of their choice.