Mike Snow

James Michael Snow, aka ‘Snowman’, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 10, 2016. He died at home surrounded by his wife and family after a brief bout with cancer. He was born in Abilene, TX on April 5, 1951 to Tom and Geraldine Snow. He married the love of his life, Cheryl G. Snow on March 6, 1982.

He chose the glass and glazing profession as his career and worked for numerous glass companies throughout Texas. Along with his wife, Mike owned and operated Bethlehem Glass, Inc., until his death. He also owned American Glass and Mirror from 1982 through April 1999.

Mike loved anything with a motor and from a young age, progressed from a Cushman motor scooter to motorcycles and cars. At the age of 64, he achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a private airplane pilot.

On June 7, 1981, Mike met Jesus Christ and his life was changed forever. He joined the Christian Motorcyclists Association on December 15, 1997, and was also an ordained minister with H.E.L.P.S Ministry Fellowship International. Mike’s passion was leading people to Jesus Christ and he loved dealing with men one on one in the trenches as he was called to in his evangelical ministry.

Mike was a father figure to many. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric J. Snow, his father, Tom Snow, mother Geraldine Morgan, stepfather Willie Bob Morgan, and grandson Ethan White.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cheryl G. Snow, sons Joshua Snow of Midland, TX, and Joseph Snow of Corpus Christi, TX; daughters April White and husband Charles of Knoxville, TN and Rebekah Jones and husband Nickolas of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter-in-law Cristal Hubbard and husband Russ of Colorado Springs, CO; and 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Tom Snow and wife Jacque of Albuquerque, NM, David Snow and wife Sherrie of Burnet, TX, and sister Gloria Smith and husband Richard of Lipan, TX, in addition to 7 nephews and nieces and 9 great-nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, from 4 to 6pm at Ellis Funeral Home with funeral services on Monday, March 14 at 1pm at Ellis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701.

Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com