Daniel M. Snow

Daniel M. Snow CHESAPEAKE - Daniel M. "Dan" Snow, 69, of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., formerly of Chesapeake, died unexpectedly Feb. 26 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born April 2, 1939, in New York City, he was the son of the late Nancy Burton Snow and Walter W. Snow. Dan graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and after marrying his high school sweetheart, Betty, enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1958. He was stationed in Leon, France and received an honorable discharge in 1962. He retired in 1995 after 30 years of government service at the Naval Air Rework Facility. After retirement he and Betty moved to the Outer Banks where he volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels, the Outer Banks Hospital, and the Colington Harbor Swim and Racket Club. Dan was an avid bowler, participating in several leagues and only recently placed second in a local tournament. He also loved traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for more than 40 years. He enjoyed entertaining others and had an occasional business as a DJ where he was known as "Dan the Music Man." He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Harward Snow of Kill Devil Hills; a brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Sue Snow of Kansas City; sister-in-law, Jeanne Snow of Rio Grande, N.J.; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Dawn Snow of Winchester, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Hill Snow of Denver; and three cherished granddaughters, Alison, Emily and Sarah Snow. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Covenant United Methodist Church on Dock Landing Road in Chesapeake with Pastor Frank Jennings officiating, with burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colington United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3425, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 or to the charity of your choice. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.lovingfuneralhome.com.