of Scranton, AR
June 30, 1934 - June 1, 2020
William Leon ''Bud'' Snow, 85 of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born on June 30, 1934 in Dublin, Arkansas to his parents, William Howard and Emma Ola (Needham) Snow.
Bud started logging at a young age and later worked as a Poultry and Cattle Farmer for over 30 years. He was a devout Democrat who loved to bird hunt and was known as an expert archer. His archery skills were questioned back in his twenties by a local gentlemen, Bud boldly proved him wrong by shooting an apple off of his head from ten feet away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard and Emma Ola (Needham) Snow; his wife, Melba Sue (Dooley) Snow; three sisters, Peggy Snow, Alma ''Jick'' Martin and Regina ''Jeanne'' Hughes and one brother, Jim Snow.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tresea Hess and husband John of Scranton and Angie Thompson and husband Kenny of Scranton; three sons, David Snow and wife Tammy of Subiaco, Scott Snow and wife Julie of Paris and Brad Snow and wife Lisa of Scranton; one sister, Linda Holman of Scranton; three brothers, Billy ''Boss'' Snow and Shirley Carter of Springdale, Bob Snow and wife Ruth of Scranton and Rick Snow and wife Mary of Scranton; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Wares Chapel Cemetery near Dublin officiated by Rev. Clark Snow under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Shane Snow, Craig Candanoza, Dillon Slaten, Tyson Snow, Ryan Parker, Jack Snow and Ron Kremer.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his coffee drinking buddies from Jim Ahne's/M&R Station in Scranton.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad, Scott. You and family are in my prayers.
A good man and was a great family man and took care of his family couldn't ask for a better man
My heart hurts for you as you say goodbye to your dad and other family member. It is hard to let our love ones go but having to go through it at this upsetting time when our world seems upside down has to be even harder. My love and deepest sympathy. Earth's loss, Heaven's gain. Monty
God bless each of you at this time of sorrow.
May you forever enjoy the stories from his lifetime.
Doris Koenigseder Davis
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
It was my absolute pleasure getting to know Bud the past few years. I never saw him without a smile and something great to say about his grandkids, not to mention asking about our kids. Heaven sure gained one of the best. Our sympathies to all who knew and loved Bud. May you lay respectfully in peace.
Bud was truly a great man. I have so many Precious Memories of him in my childhood. He will truly be missed. My love and prayers go out to his Family
Words Always Fail,
But Please Know,
You Are In Our Thoughts
And Prayers.
Sorry for your loss
Bud was a great friend and neighbor for many years. Our thoughts prayers for the entire family during this time.
You are going to be missed but he had lots of family and friend that loves you we enjoyed being around you you're in a better place now rest in peace love you
Sorry for the family and friends loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless you and wrap you in his arms to give you the strength and comfort you need!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss.
Loving prayers for all of the family.
To Bud's family: Bud was so full of life his entire life!! The stories he could tell. I know you all have so many memories to share with everyone. He lived life to the fullest and would not have it any other way!! Love to all of you. I treasurer all of your friendships so much. Prayers and love for you all!
My condolences to the family. RIP my friend.
We're going to miss you Bud.
Asking God to send His comfort, love, and peace on you all. We are so very sorry for your lossâ¤ï¸
Scott and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy.
So sorry to hear this , your family is in my thoughts and prayers.