John M. Snook, 65, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully Saturday August 12, 2023 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 3:00pm Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 1:00pm to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the family.

John was born on March 15, 1958 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Robert and Martha (Bartell) Snook. John was a United States Army Veteran.  He married his soulmate, Peggy Reynolds. They were together for 44 years and married for 36 years.

John had been the owner and operator of J & W Automotive, Milan for over 30 years.

He enjoyed restoring vintage cars. He had recently restored his dream car, a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle and in past years restored a 1969 Camaro. John loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Parker.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy; daughter, Alyssa (Presley) Cullen, Rock Island; grandchild, Parker Cullen, with a grandson expected in October; siblings, Michael Snook, Fort Madison, Iowa, Sheila (Pete) Butler, Raeford, North Carolina, Sharon (Danny) Antle, Davenport; half siblings, Patricia Parlier, Arkansas and Terry Snook, Missouri; step father, Gary Jacobson; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Snook; mother, Martha Jacobson and mother in law, Barbara Reynolds.

Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.