Larry Shanks Snow, 74, of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his residence in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He was born July 13, 1935 in Weir City, Kansas to Albert and Jessie (Hardie) Snow.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Blackwell Cemetery with Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackwell Funeral Home, Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Larry moved to Blackwell when he was five, attended the Blackwell school systems and graduated in 1954. He was a member of the Tabernacle Church were he enjoyed getting to learn all he could about God and the future.

In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 9 years before receiving an Honorable Discharge.

He married the love of his life, Norma (Bell) Tannehill on November 4, 1959. This year they celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Larry worked for the City of Blackwell for forty years. He was very devoted to his job.

During his free time he enjoyed doing a lot of woodworking and photography. Most of all Larry enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and watching the grandchildren growing up.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Snow of the home; one son, Dwight Tannehill and his wife, Brenda of Blackwell, Oklahoma; one daughter, Lori Amend and her husband, Jody of Blackwell, Oklahoma; one brother, Wayne
Snow and his wife, Leah of Ottawa, Kansas; one sister, Aletha Orcutt and her husband, Ted of Ponca City, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Jared Lantz.

Memorials may be made to the North Central Hospice in care of the Blackwell Funeral Home, 301 West Blackwell Ave Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631

Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.blackwellfh.com.