Rev. Eugene Snow

Rev. Eugene Snow, age 83 of Purcell, passed away Monday January 13, 2014, at his home. Earnest Eugene Snow was born September 11, 1930 in Purcell, OK, 1 of 5 children born to Edgar Eugene Snow and Willie Mabel (Strong) Snow. He was raised west of Purcell in the Fairview Community where he began school. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1949. Later that year, Gene married his best friend and true love, Mary Lois Harper, on June 25, 1949. Together they raised 4 children; sons, Dan and Tony and daughters, Cheryl Ann and Regina. Gene began working for the telephone company, but followed his heart and entered into the Ministry. Gene Snow was ordained on July 16, 1964 with the Pentecostal Holiness Church, and he faithfully served the Lord for the rest of his life. During his service, Gene Pastored churches in McLoud and Norman, the Purcell Pentecostal Holiness Church, Wanette and later the Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. He also pastored in Gainesville, TX and Sulphur, before settling back home in Purcell, where he pastored the Calvary Holiness Church for many years. During this time, he also worked for the Mid-America VO Tech Center, where he drove a bus, later retiring as transportation coordinator. Gene was a hard worker and a great provider; a devoted and faithful Pastor, a wonderful husband and father, grandfather, brother, uncle and good friend. His lasting legacy will be that of a man who followed his heart and always put God first. He will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: His parents, Edgar and Willie Mabel Snow; His grandson, Brandon Snow in 2007; 3 nephews, Ronnie, Kevin and Paul Snow and An infant sister, Emma Snow. Eugene leaves behind: His loving wife of 64 years, Mary Snow, of the home; His sons, Dan Snow and wife Mona of Kingston, OK and Tony Snow and wife Brenda of Noble; His daughters, Cheryl Ann Marsh and husband Gary of Houston, TX and Regina Powers and husband Rodney of Purcell and His sister, June Rennie and husband Tom of San Antonio, TX; 2 brothers, James Snow and wife Vera and Curtis Snow and wife Mickey, all of Purcell; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery.

Rev. Eugene Snow

September 11, 1930 - January 13, 2014