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William Snow

January 13, 1943 — May 6, 2023

William “Billy” Maurice Snow Jr., 80, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, son of the late William Maurice and Margie Belle Pierce Snow passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Billy graduated from Mathews High School in 1961. He was employed at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia for 44 years and retired as the Explosive’s Safety Director. He was a devote member of Central United Methodist Church and past master of Oriental Lodge #20 A.F. & A.M., past patron of Oriental Chapter O.E.S. #30. Billy was also past president of the Queens Creek Association. Billy enjoyed boating of any kind, especially on his “Edward Diggs” built skiff. He was happy when the “Linda Carol” was rescued and restored. When this buy boat belonged to his father, Captn. Maurice, Billy helped keep the boat in very good condition for crab dredging and enjoying family outings. He loved gardening, cutting grass and spending time with family and friends. A huge thank you to the team of caregivers who helped him and his family through difficult days and weeks. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Shirley M. Snow; his daughter, Carol S. Hendley (Robert) of Gloucester Point, VA; sister, Linda S. Horsley (Lewis) of Gloucester, VA; sister-in-law, Nancy S. Revere of Mathews, VA; uncle, John Robert Pierce (Peggy); aunts, Frances P. Ward of Mathews, VA and Mildred S. Stillman of Williamsburg, VA; and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, 160 Main Street, Mathews, Virginia at 12:00 – 2:00pm with a service following the visitation at 2:00pm starting with a Masonic memorial service. Burial will follow afterwards at H.C. Smithers Cemetery, 251 Smithers Lane, Hudgins, Virginia. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, 94 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, VA 23076 or charity of your choice.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel

160 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109

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Service

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel

160 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109

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H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery

, Hudgins, VA 23076

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