William “Billy” Maurice Snow Jr., 80, of Cobbs Creek, Va., son of the late William Maurice and Margie Belle Pierce Snow, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Billy graduated from Mathews High School in 1961. He was employed at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Va., for 44 years and retired as the Explosives Safety Director. He was a devout member of Central United Methodist Church, past master of Oriental Lodge #20 A.F. & A.M. and past patron of Oriental Chapter O.E.S. #30. He was also past president of the Queens Creek Association. Billy enjoyed boating of any kind, especially on his “Edward Diggs” built skiff. He was happy when the “Linda Carol” was rescued and restored. When this buy boat belonged to his father, Captn. Maurice, Billy helped keep the boat in very good condition for crab dredging and enjoying family outings. He loved gardening, cutting grass and spending time with family and friends. A huge thank you to the team of caregivers who helped him and his family through difficult days and weeks. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Shirley M. Snow; his daughter, Carol S. Hendley (Robert) of Gloucester Point, Va.; sister, Linda S. Horsley (Lewis) of Gloucester, Va.; sister-in-law, Nancy S. Revere of Mathews, Va.; uncle, John Robert Pierce (Peggy); aunts, Frances P. Ward of Mathews, and Mildred S. Stillman of Williamsburg, Va.; and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family received friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, 160 Main Street, Mathews, from 12-2 p.m. with a service following the visitation at 2 o’clock starting with a Masonic funeral rite. Burial followed afterwards at H.C. Smithers Memorial Cemetery, 251 Smithers Lane, Hudgins, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, 94 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, Va. 23076 or charity of your choice.