John James Snow Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| In office 1977–1994 | |
| Succeeded by | Carl Anderson |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19,1929 |
| Died | March 17,2025 (aged 95) |
| Political party | Democratic Republican (2004) |
| Residence | Hemingway,South Carolina |
| Alma mater | Clemson University |
John James "Bubber" Snow Jr. (December 19,1929 –March 17,2025) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina.
In 1954,Snow graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Snow was also a farmer and businessman. [1]
Snow served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1994 and 2001 to 2004,representing Williamsburg County,South Carolina. [1]
Snow chaired the House Agriculture Committee. In 2004,Snow switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party for his re-election bid. [2]
Snow was credited with making the Carolina Shag the State dance and beach music the official popular music for South Carolina in 1984. [3] [4]
In May 2024,Senator Luke A. Rankin sponsored a Resolution recognizing Snow on the 40th Anniversary of the Shag becoming South Carolina's State dance. [5]
In 1957,Snow married Penelope Y. Grainger. The couple had three children.
Snow died on March 17,2025 in Mt. Pleasant,South Carolina. [6] Governor Henry McMaster ordered that flags in the state be flown half-staff on Sunday,April 6,2025 to honor his service. [7]
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