James H. Snowden

James H. Snowden, age 61, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. James was born April 30, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Howard and Mary Langan Snowden. His parents both survive. James attended Quincy High School where he was an outstanding student and won several awards as a member of the track team. Upon graduation, he attended Grand Rapids Baptist College in Michigan where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. James then attended law school at the University of Chicago School of Law. He graduated from law school in 1982 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar. James practiced briefly as an associate in the law firm of Keefe, Snowden, Gorman and Brennan. He received a call from the President of Cedarville College in Ohio, who was his former professor at Grand Rapids Baptist College, offering him a position as a Professor in English Literature at Cedarville College. After accepting the position, he taught there until 2002 when he returned to Quincy to join his father as a partner in the law firm of Snowden and Snowden. James continued to practice law with his father until his illness with cancer caused his death. Ja...[more]

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was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and also cheered for the Chicago Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. In addition to his parents, James is survived by his brother, Sam Snowden of Chicago, IL; his step-mother, Ruth A. Snowden of Quincy; a step-brother, David (Carol) Pellman of Quincy; a step-sister, Amy (Tom) Killday of Quincy; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Services: 11:30 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Martin Eden officiating. Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials: American Cancer Society www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.