James "Carl" Snow was born and raised in Wilkinson County.  He began work at Central of Georgia Railroad, had a brief absence from the railroad, as he was drafted into the United States Army and served for two plus years, including a year in Korea.  He returned home to continue working for the Central, later Southern, then Norfolk Southern Railroad, as a carman, in Brosnan Yard, Macon, GA.  He retired in June of 1999, after 40 years.

After his retirement he served with Mustard Seed, an organization that helps conduct repairs on homes for those that are unable or cannot afford it.  He also served on the Board of Directors for Maranatha Outreach, then was the Maranatha Mission Home Director for two years.  He continued to do volunteer work around the community until his health declined.

Carl Snow was a member of Snow Hill Congregational Methodist Church. He served faithfully in several churches and could be depended on to assist in whatever capacity needed.  He was noted for his love to help people whenever possible.  He loved Southern Gospel music, and he loved taking Emma, his wife of 53 years, to Gospel Sings.  He will be remembered for his love of his grandchildren, teaching them to ride Star, his horse, going fishing, and spending time together.  He loved to tell jokes to anyone who would listen.  He will certainly be missed by his family and friends.

Carl Snow is predeceased by his parents Roy and Ivella Snow, wife Emma, and his brother Rufus Snow.  He is survived by his younger brother Dan (Faye) Snow of Columbus, GA; cousin, Marvin (Barbara) Snow of Gray, GA. Daughters Karen (Duane) Clayton of Ivey, GA, and Rhonda Snow, of Gray, GA.  Grandchildren: Duane (Skylea) Clayton of Cheyenne, WY, Jason (Traci) Clayton, Greensboro, NC, Matthew (Kelli) Langston of Staatsburg, NY, Julia, Richard, and Mark Langston of Milledgeville, GA, and Wyatt Allen of Gray, GA.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and four great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13th at Snow Hill Congregational Methodist Church with Brother Archie Sealy and Brother Freddy Hogg officiating. Burial with Military Honors, will follow in Snow Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Couey Reece Stanley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Grandsons: Duane Clayton, Jason Clayton, Matthew Langston, Richard Langston, Mark Langston, and Wyatt Allen.

Honorary Pallbearers include nephews: Brad Snow and Christopher Strickland and great grandsons: Gabriel Clayton and Gideon Clayton.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Snow Hill Cemetery Fund.

Couey Reece Stanley Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.