- Date Of Birth: December 17, 1929
- Date Of Death: December 6, 2022
- State: Nebraska
Johnnie Ray Snow was born December 17, 1929 in Jewell County, Kansas. He was the fourth child of John L. and Belle (Arbuckle) Snow. In 1938, John and Belle moved their family to the Duckerville community in Smith County, northwest of Lebanon. Johnnie attended Oriole Country School and Lebanon High School.
At the age of 22, Johnnie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951. Becoming a Marine was a proud accomplishment.
On May 25, 1963, Johnnie was united in marriage to Patricia Smith at Red Cloud, Nebraska. Johnnie and Patty established their home at the Duckerville farm where they would reside for the next 50 years, raising crops and livestock. Johnnie enjoyed raising cattle and was always a good steward of the land.
Two children were born to complete the family, Bradley Ray in 1966 and Angela Louise in 1969.
Johnnie was an avid gun collector, with a special interest in Winchesters. He was also a life member of the NRA.
In 2012, Johnnie and Patty retired from their farming duties and moved to Red Cloud. Johnnie enjoyed coffee time with the guys where he could discuss politics and world events of which he was very opinionated.
Johnnie became a resident of the Heritage Nursing Home in Red Cloud on October 24, 2019. He passed away at the residence on December 6, 2022.
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Patty of the home, daughter Angela (Lance) Ayers of Mankato, Kansas, granddaughters Grace and Greta Ayers, and a grandson, Joshua Snow and wife Jess, and great-grandson, Johnnie Ray Snow, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is also survived by sister Meda Goddard and husband Jim of Berthoud, Colorado.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, son Bradley Ray in 2011, sisters Marvel Hojda and Yolande Henderson, brother Quentin Snow, and nephews John Hojda, Bob Snow and Joe Henderson.
241 West 4th Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970
