John A. Snowden Jr., 88, husband of Mary Hart Snowden, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was born November 25, 1927. John was a member and Deacon at Versailles First Baptist Church and former Sunday School teacher. John was a retired Woodford Co. High School teacher and football coach. His 1962 winning state championship football team propelled him to Coach of the Year with both the Courier Journal and the Herald Leader. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mable Clark and a brother, Ray Snowden. Survivors, in addition to his wife of 64 years, include a daughter, Monica (Terry) Lawson of Whitley City, Kentucky; a son, John A. (Paula) Snowden III of Dayton, Ohio; a brother Dr. William E. (Peggy) Snowden of Winchester, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Brianna Lawson, John A. Snowden IV, Amanda Snowden, Colby (Hannah) Lawson, Zachary (Holly) Snowden; and one great-grandson, Cooper Lawson. Services were held Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Cabell and Rev. John Brandon officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Versailles Baptist Church or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.