Kennith Harold Snook

Kennith Harold Snook, 93 of Danville, passed away at 10:18 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012. Kennith was born April 24, 1918, in Georgetown Township, Vermillion County, the son of Keefer Buford and Mary Elizabeth Snook. He married Alice May Yount on February 1, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, they were married for 61 years prior to Alice's death in 2001. He is survived by two daughters: Annette Bishop of Springfield, IL and Sue Nelson (Mick) of Colorado Springs, CO; 5 grandchildren: Todd Cooper (Gina), Melissa Mulvihill (Dennis), Kimberly Scott (Scotty), Dane Nelson, Kent Nelson (Julie); 5 great-grandchildren: Chase Cooper (Tara), Natasha Cooper, Brogan Mulvihill, Eamon Mulvihill and Cameron Nelson; and many long time, dear friends including Danny Cox. He was preceded by both parents, his wife Alice and his brother Earl. Kennith graduated from The David Rankin School of Mechanical Trades in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1322nd Service Unit and is a Veteran of WWII. He had been a mechanic and welder for Champaign Asphalt for over 35 years and retired in 1983. Kennith was an avid stock car fan and even raced in his younger days. He loved cars and motorcycles and recently at the age of 90 took a ride on the back of his grandson's Harley Davidson. He also enjoyed camping and finding that must have great bargain at the auction. A Celebration of the life of Kennith Snook will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Leroy Donathan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park, with full military rites conducted by American Legion Post #210. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers please send a memorial gift in Kennith's name to the charity of your choice or to Alterna Care Home Health System (Hospice Care), Springfield Il. Please join Kennith's family in sharing memories, photos or videos through his tribute wall at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.