The quiet roads of Gautier, Mississippi, now carry a somber echo of loss. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, 39-year-old Chase Andrew Snow of Mobile County, Alabama met a tragic end in a two-vehicle crash along Old Spanish Trail, between Westlane and Shell Landing Boulevard. The Jackson County Coroner identified Mr. Snow and confirmed he died at the scene from his injuries.
Chase’s sudden passing leaves behind a constellation of heartache—family, friends and community grappling with a reality that one of their warmest lights has gone out. He was known for the genuine laughter he shared, the kindness he showed and the way he embraced life’s moments—and people. When someone cared for others the way Chase did, it’s impossible not to feel the void he leaves behind.
As a devoted father, Chase poured himself into his children—Breana Givens, Sydney Snow and Jonah Turner were the center of his universe. It was clear to everyone around him how proud he was of them, how much he worked not only to provide—but to nurture, to coach through life’s ups and downs, to make them smile. His identity as their dad was his greatest badge of honor. At the same time, he was a beloved son to Aubrey and Linda Smith, and Ray Snow—and held close ties to Joe and Diane Sullivan, his second parents in many hearts.
His family extended further: brother Kevin Snow (and sister-in-law Holly), sisters Melisa Taylor, Tonya Grana, Kim Sullivan and Erica Weaver, and grandmothers Martha Sullivan and Claudette Sherman. He now joins his grandfathers, Ray Snow and Ralph Chestang, whose guiding memories mirror his values. Together, this network of love paints the portrait of a man deeply rooted in family, laughter and belonging.
Outside of those deep connections, Chase had simple joys—fishing under open skies, sharing stories from the boat or bank, the thrill of a casino trip where his easy-going spirit made everyone feel at ease. He treasured time spent with loved ones—nothing fancy, just real: laughter, conversation, the crafting of memories that don’t fade. He wasn’t just a participant in life—he was a creator of moments.
The community will come together to honor him at the Magnolia Holiness Church. A wake will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, followed by visitation Friday, November 14 starting at 1:00 PM ahead of the 2:00 PM funeral service officiated by Bro. Jerry Waite. A burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. From family homes to church pews, his life will be celebrated in the way he lived—with openness, with connection, with generosity.
Though Chase’s departure feels unbearably premature, what remains is a legacy of love, warmth and joy undiminished by an early ending. We will remember him not for the way this chapter closed—but for the full, bright pages he filled while he was here. His spirit, his laughter, his kindness—they live on in those he loved and who loved him.
