Arvel Delano Snow

Mr. Arvel D. Snow, 95, of Lewisville, went home to be with the Lord, December 14, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Surry County, NC, the son of Byrd Winfield Snow and Ida Victoria Snow. Arvel served his country in World War II as a Marine Sargent aboard the USS Franklin aircraft carrier taking heavy fire from the enemy. His passion was the Kingdom of God and he founded and supported several churches, taking joy in seeing others follow Christ. Arvel was known for his love of God and joy of living. He established Hanes Furniture in 1952 and enjoyed a successful career as a business owner, making many friends over the years. He was an astute business man who always cared for the less fortunate. His family looked to him for guidance and encouragement. He was an awesome bass fisherman. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Tim and beloved brothers and sisters. Surviving are his loving wife of 70 years, Edith Snow; two sons, Wes Snow and wife Mary Jane, Dan Snow and wife Diana; a daughter, Joy Beaver and husband Bob; grandchildren, Shannon Langdon and husband Jeff, Amy Hotchkiss and husband Brian, Derek Snow, Leah Beaver, Brian Beaver and great grandchildren, Jackson, Mason and Lilly Langdon and brother, A.C. Snow and wife Nancy of Raleigh. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Earl Newton, Rev. David Stetler and Rev. Tomas Montenegro officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Dobson. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family expresses gratitude for the many prayers, visits and acts of kindness received. They are so grateful to the staff of Hospice, who made it possible for Arvel to come home. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27013. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6&7

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