So sorry to hear this.  Howard, you helped me get through my first year at college.

I am deeply saddened to hear this news and very sorry for your family's loss. 

I very much enjoyed my many years working with Howie while he was at FirstFuel with me. I'll never forget all the meetings at the Pentagon...boy oh boy that place was huge! 

Thanks for the memories Howie! 

~John Tehrani

What a fantastic runner Howard was in high school, gold running spikes and all! He was such an inspiration and support for the 4 girls who trained & ran  with the boys track team at UHS! I’m thinking that the four of us, Kim H, Sue M, Cindy and myself, Linda C, were the precursor to Title 9 in little Unionville, PA
You are fondly remembered Howard😊

In memory of Howard, with deepest sympathy to his family and in recognition of his years of service and dedication to the Board of Directors for Techlaw Consultants, we made a contribution to the Young Marines in his honor.

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Howard E. Snow III. I served with (then) Capt Snow in the USMC. I was an enlisted Marine and Capt Snow was my OIC. I was only 19 at the time and he had made a very positive impact on my life and to this very day, I still have very fond memories of him.  Godspeed, Captain Snow, may you have fair winds and following seas. Semper Fidelis. Chris Lettman

I first met Howie Snow at the Officer Candidates School (OCS) in October 1982.  We were in the same platoon in Charlie Company.  Howie was what is known in Marine Corps’ jargon a Mustang meaning he was a prior enlisted Marine.

I highly respected Howie because of his vast knowledge of the Marine Corps and most importantly his willingness to share it.

Howie was a great help to me at OCS and I just loved how personable he was then and throughout his life.

There we started a life-long friendship that never faded even when we did not see one another for years.

It was Howie who 17 years later recommended me for a highly competitive assignment at the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs in 1999.

Because of Howie’s recommendation, I was selected to serve in this highly visible assignment that supported the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ legislative priorities.

The Marine Corps at the time was working quite diligently on the funding for the F-35, V-22, M-777, and many other greatly needed modernization programs.

This assignment really changed my life in the Corps and had led me to serve 15 years as a congressional staffer thus far after my retirement from the Marine Corps.

My friendship with Howie continued even after we both retired as Howie became a Board Member of the outstanding youth leadership organization the Young Marines.

Howie got me deeply involved in the legislative efforts that resulted in the continued congressional funding of this outstanding organization.

Howie always spoke with great pride of his beloved family time and time again.

I owe so much to Howie and appreciate all that he did for me and the Marine Corps.

I am eternally grateful to him.

God bless Howie and his beloved Family who he cherished so much!!!!

Howard was always Howard Snow in high school. Not Howard or Howie. Full name. Almost spoken with reverence. I wish I still had my yearbook to post all the pictures of Howard. He was our Star soccer player and all around athlete and even played the dastardly villain (vs my local drunk) in our senior class play. He was also the first guy to ever ask me out- at 14- on my first day in a new school. What a confidence builder that was! Howard always brought out the best in all of us and made you feel special.

I was so fortunate to have reconnected with him at our 40th class reunion. I eventually got to know the grown up Howard. While catching up on life and funny stories over the years you could tell how much he embraced life as a marine- even early on when he enlisted and he ended up reporting to my little brother! I’m sure the marines loved having him as their representative too. So cheerful and genuinely happy. I can just picture him being given an unpleasant order and turning it into the best thing anyone ever asked for. Or at least a good story. 

I’m completely bereft knowing Howard isn’t in our world anymore. A truly great person with an amazing outlook on life and a giant heart. He deserved a good long life and I guess we’ll all just have to settle for the good part. I’m so lucky he was a part of mine. Rest in peace my friend Howard Snow. You are so loved. Oorah!

Chocolate Thunder was his call sign. Howie had pencils with Chocolate Thunder on them which handed out. One of my favorite aircrew to fly with. Very professional and always a pleasure.

Semper Fi,  Howie.  Friend, teammate, classmate.
You always lifted others with your smile, your energy and your charisma. You served our country honorably as a U.S. Marine. I am a better person for having known you. Rest in peace my brother. Rest in peace. 
Paul Higgins
Chadds Ford PA

Rest in peace, Howie.  Loved being neighbor all those years ago.  Blessings to the family.

I am so sorry to hear about Howie.  I started working with him many years ago and we have remained good friends ever since.  He always had a kind heart and uplifting spirit.  I will miss him very much!   Rest in peace Howie!  You are a wonderful man!

I am so sorry to hear of Howard’s passing, he was my flight line OIC at VMO-2 Camp Pendleton. Always positive and humorous. He and this old Gunny got along fabulously. My troops liked and respected him as a Marine officer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in Heavenly Peace Sir, Till Valhalla!! Semper Fi……..

My heart goes out to each of you during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I had the privilege of knowing Howie during the early days of building my federal business. At a time when I was finding my way, he became someone whose guidance, encouragement, and unwavering belief in others made a lasting difference in my life and career. He was instrumental in my early success, and for that I will always be grateful.

Howie was the kind of man who remained faithful to his principles and true to his character. He possessed a rare gift the ability to genuinely care about the success of those around him. He never viewed another person’s success as diminishing his own. Instead, he celebrated it, encouraged it, and worked tirelessly to help others reach their potential. He was a true empathetic leader whose influence extended far beyond the work he did.

God places many people in our lives, but only a few leave an enduring mark on our hearts. Howie was one of those extraordinary individuals. His integrity, generosity, wisdom, and genuine compassion made every interaction better simply because he was part of it. The positive impact he had on so many people is a legacy that will continue for generations.

I consider myself both thankful and deeply honored to have known him. His friendship and mentorship were gifts that I will carry with me always.

As a fellow Marine, I cannot help but imagine that when Howie arrived at Heaven’s gates, he was met by Marines who had gone before him—standing tall, rendering honors, and welcoming home a leader, a brother, and a man who faithfully served both his country and his fellow man.

May God surround your family with His peace, strength, and comfort in the days ahead. While we mourn the loss of an exceptional man, we also celebrate a life that truly mattered a life lived in service, in kindness, and in lifting others up.
Rest easy, Marine. Your watch is complete.
Larry

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.  I worked with Howard (Howie) when we served on the Navy's Secretariate Staff (2009-11) together.  I always remembered him as kind, friendly and smart.  He was a great American and friend.  Please take solace in the fact that he is with God and has no more suffering.  Peace be with you and your family; I will pray for him and your family.

Sincerely,
Pete Keating, Col USMC (ret.)

Howie was a great person. I met him while studying for my doctorate at Walden University. We had some great times during our summer residency at IU.  Howie would always call to wake me up early to go run with him (I do not run) but I went anyway and he would applaud my attempt. He helped me organize the education social and I promoted the event dressed in a toga (mind you we were in our 40s) - from then on he referred to me as toga boy! We stayed in touch throughout the years - it was always great to hear his voice and share stories. He will be missed - thoughts and prayers to his family - Dr. Jim  Pietrzycki (Toga Boy).

Sending love to the Snow family and their extended community. Mr. Snow was a great man, another one of those Marine uncles at Quantico that was ever present to encourage his children, who were some of the sharpest, most talented and genuinely good people I have had the pleasure of knowing. He also had the capacity to mentor many knuckleheads like me or my younger brother and multiple friends who were alumni of The Young Marines or even just random kids at the various school events he would pop up at. Though he has been called home to rest, his work and influence will no doubt carry on for generations to come. Sending deep, heartfelt condolences to Mr. Snow's family. Please know that fond memories of him most definitely carry on in multitudes of hearts.

I was fortunate to have met Howie.  He was a great man and grieving for your loss.

Dear Pam & family, 

We’re incredibly sorry for your loss.  Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  May he rest in eternal peace 🙏

Almaz Dawson & family

OBITUARY

Howard Edward Snow III

October 29, 1956 – July 6, 2026

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service

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