F. L. Sneed, 67, of Big Spring died Saturday, June 19, 2004, at the Hospice House in Odessa, Texas. Mr. Sneed was born on July 25, 1936 in Big Spring.He chose cremation and burial will be private.Mr. Sneed was a farmer and rancher in Howard and Gaines County's most of his life. He served in the Army and was a member of the U. S. Army Rifle Team. He won numerous awards for markmanship.Mr. Sneed was preceded in death by his parents, Forris L. and Purnie Mason Sneed.Survivors include his son, Jody Sneed; his daughter, Sherri Ford; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene and Dean Eggen of Clearwater, Florida and Carolyn "Cookie" and William Thompson of Stephenville; a very special uncle, B. D. Mason of Big Spring; three grandchildren; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,