Deacon Novill V. Snowden, fondly known as "Hikie ", son of the late Elsie Sf. and Eliza Herrod Snowden was born on August 4, 1930, in Severn, Maryland. On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Our Lord and Savior summoned an angel to quietly escort Hikie to his heavenly home.

He received his education in the Anne Arundel Public School system. He left Severn at an early age and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland.

He retired from John Hopkins University after 39 years of dedicated service.

Hikie married the former Naomi Morrison on November 18, 1989. They shared over 60 years of courtship and marriage.

He accepted Christ at an early age. Hikie rededicated his life to Christ and joined the Second Antioch Baptist Church on his youngest son's 50th Birthday, May 17,2004. He was ordained as an honorary deacon on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

While many "Colored Him Father" he was also fondly known by several other names to his family, i.e., Hikie, Whitey, Pop, Dad-ah, Hike, Daddy-O, Daddy, Grand-Hikie, Grandfather and Pop-Pop. He enjoyed watching sports, game shows and all of the "Judges". He found his greatest joy in spending time with his family and friends, especially during family gatherings.

He was preceded in death by sister, Bernice Grace, brothers Elsie Salisbury "Jimmy" Snowden and Rayjers "Ray" Snowden.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life: his devoted wife; Naomi; three sons, Rev. Lawrence' (Larry) Morrison, Rodney Morrison and Rev. Michael Morrison; five daughters, Adrianne Johnson, Yvonne Snowden, Lorraine Smith, Paulette Snowden and Renay Morgan; one son-in-law, Andre Morgan; three daughters-in-law, Lee Morrison, Kim Morrison and Janice Morrison; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Nicholson (Star, NC), James Day and Spencer Carter; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Nicholson (Star, NC) and Juanita Carter; numerous nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, September 01, 2016 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Second Antioch Baptist Church Friday, September 02, 2016 10:00 AM Email Details 2001 E. Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21231 Funeral to begin @ 10:30F Directions