James H. Snowden

James Henry Snowden was born on February 18, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to James Henry and Nancy Cornelia Snowden, who preceded him in death, He peacefully departed this life on July 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with stroke recovery. James lived life on his terms with humor, passion, and dedicated. He attended Shiloh Public Elementary School in Nathalie VA and was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church. Around the age of eleven, James returned to Baltimore, where he completed middle and high school at William H. Lemmel Middle School and Forest Park High. In 1963 at the age of 18 he joined the US Army and quickly flourished eventually reaching the rank of Sergeant First class (E-7). Affectionately known as Snow James served as a military police officer, patrol leader, drill sergeant, and physical training instructor. He excelled in each role earning the admiration and respect of those who served under him. Throughout his service, James was awarded several honors, including the Combat infantry Medal with Valor, the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor. After being discharge from the military, James worked in various industries including construction, auto mechanics and truck driving, where he earned the call sign "Dawg Taggs," He had a passion for classic cars especially Fords, which he avidly restored and raced. James also loved to travel, frequently visiting friends and family across the county, particularly in Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, and Virginia. His love for his family was evident in everything he did, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James enjoyed social media and stayed connected with his loved ones through memes, black history posts, and phone calls, never missing an anniversary, holiday, birthday, or simple monthly check- in. A proud Vietnam Veteran, he met with his brother -in-arms whenever possible. James had a free and loving spirit with a huge heart, which led to three marriages, seven biological children, and several children of his heart. James was preceded in death by his parents James and Nancy Snowden; two sibilings Edwina Snowden and Jordan Hubbard; and three uncles. James Richard Hubbard, Willie Carroll Hubbard, and John Edward Hubbard. The most handsome and debonair Dawg Taggs "leaves behind his children: James Lamont Snowden, Brian Keith Snowden (Aisha), Edward Wayne Snowden, Amber N. Crumbley, Edwina Louise Snowden (Gregory King), LaToya Antoinette Turner, Christopher St James Snowden and Marcus Pollard. He is also survived by two sisters, Laura Ann Richardson (Ulysses) and Barbara Jean Burell (Eric); two loving uncles, Joe Allen Hubbard (Mildred) and John Lee Hubbard a sister-in-law, Jearlen Hubbard; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends and brother- in- arms

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James H. Snowden

February 18, 1945 - July 7, 2024