Jim Snowden

Jimmy Ray Snowden, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born April 1, 1939, in Blue Eye, the son of Carroll and Darlene (Jackson) Snowden. He was a 1957 graduate of Hollister High School. On June 30, 1961 he and Janet Elizabeth Larkin were married. Jim served his country in the Army Reserves. In 1966 Jim started working for Thompson Pontiac in Springfield. After six years he started his own dealership on St. Louis Street. He moved to South Campbell Street and later to Nixa, completing more than 50 years in the car business. Jim also raised cattle for 40 years. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Jim loved golf and enjoyed many happy years with his golfing friends. Always on the go, Jim loved spending time with his family, and will be missed by each of them. Survivors include: His wife, Jan; two sons and their wives, Jeff and Elizabeth Snowden of Flower Mound, TX, and Jarrett and Lena Snowden of Battlefield; grandchildren, Shane and Savannah Snowden, and Ty, Bryce, and Delaney Snowden; two sisters, Betty Pietsch of Rolla, and Linda Beltz of Branson; two brothers, Kenny Snowden of Clever, and Ed Snowden, Battlefield; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clay Snowden, and two sisters Caroline Wright and June Bray. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM Thursday, January 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 PM Thursday, in the funeral home. Burial will be in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LLS.org.