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article imageMichigan man wins $136 million and says he will still buy Fords

Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso] in Lifestyle | 17 comments | 333 views
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David Sneath of Livonia Michigan, was the winner of Tuesday's $136-million Mega Millions jackpot. It was April first which was also his 60th birthday.
David Sneath of Livonia Michigan has been employed by Ford Motor Co. as a warehouse hi-lo driver. He is quiting his job and has submitted his retirement paperwork.

When asked what does he plan to do with his money he said he may buy a cottage on a lake in Northern Michigan, a couple of fishing boats and may have laser surgery to correct his vision.

Even though the winning ticket was not bought by a lottery club he belongs to he plans to give $1 million to each of the other members of the club.

He said
"I'm still going to be frugal."

Sneath is taking his winnings in a lump-sum payout. He will get $84.3 million but after taxes the amount that he gets will be $59.6 million.

He said
"I can't comprehend this yet. It's too much"

He also added that the last couple days have been like
"an out-of-body experience."

It was reported by freep.com on April 4 that Sneath had said ""I've worked for Ford for 34 years, but I won't be buying a Ford product."

In today's freep.com it says that Sneath was quoted incorrectly. What he had said was he would not be buying a "foreign product" The Free Press and the Associated Press had misunderstood him.

Sneah said in clarifying the quote

"I worked 34 years for them; I'm not going to turn my back on them,"

What he is planning on buying is a Lincoln Navigator for himself, a Ford Explorer for his 22 year old son and a Ford for his ex-wife.

He also added that he might get back together with his ex-wife as he said

"I love that girl."
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
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    If I win that kindof money, I'd be frugal too...and only buy what I know is worth the price!
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull)
    		#2
    Glad he changed that story and wants to buy Ford cars instead. Initially I thought he was tired of it.
    He also added that he might get back together with his ex-wife as he said

    "I love that girl."
    With that much money she will love him even more. He seems to be a nice guy, plans to give $1 million to each of his four co-workers.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#3
    @ Debra Myers (skyangel)
    If I win that kindof money, I'd be frugal too...and only buy what I know is worth the price!


    I respect the man's loyalty to a company where he worked for 34 years.

    My husband is retired from Ford Motor Co. and we only buy or lease Fords.

    As long as they keep sending that pension check and paying for part of our health insurance they will continue to get our business.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#4
    @ Chris V. (cgull)
    Glad he changed that story and wants to buy Ford cars instead. Initially I thought he was tired of it.
    With that much money she will love him even more. He seems to be a nice guy, plans to give $1 million to each of his four co-workers.


    Yes he does seem to be a nice guy.
    He is giving the guys who are in his lottery club a million each, something he didn't have to do.
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  • Jedediah Redman Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Jedediah Redman
    		#5
    But I suspect they'll probably be Lincolns...
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#6
    @ Jedediah Redman
    But I suspect they'll probably be Lincolns...


    Hi Jed

    He does plan on getting himself one of those big Lincoln Navigators.

    Who knows what the ex-wife will get maybe a Town Car?
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  • Sue D. Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Sue D.
    		#7
    Good for him.

    Even though the winning ticket was not bought by a lottery club he belongs to he plans to give $1 million to each of the other members of the club.


    Nice guy it seems as well.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#8
    Nice to hear he is still planning to live a frugal lifestyle.
    Sounds like so far anyway, he just wants a few luxuries in life.
    Hope that he invests the money wisely.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Nikki W (karateblossom)
    		#9
    awesome! I just think its sad they report their names. :( poor guy probably found all kinds of lost relatives!
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Bob Ewing
    		#10
    I like this guy, if it was me i'd buy a pickup and a new pair of boots.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Mr Garibaldi
    		#11
    @ Jedediah Redman
    But I suspect they'll probably be Lincolns...


    And why not? They're a very good quality automobile. You have something against quality? Oh wait I forgot who I was asking...

    Great story, darlin, sounds like he's a class A guy.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Mr Garibaldi
    		#12
    @ Bob Ewing
    I like this guy, if it was me i'd buy a pickup and a new pair of boots.


    Bob, you on the other hand, have the same type of purchase list I have, it sounds like...lol
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Bob Ewing
    		#13
    @ Mr Garibaldi
    Bob, you on the other hand, have the same type of purchase list I have, it sounds like...lol

    what else does one need?
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#14
    @ Nikki W (karateblossom)
    awesome! I just think its sad they report their names. :( poor guy probably found all kinds of lost relatives!


    That would be something to suddenly find that kind of money. Could be good news or could end up being bad news.

    He had to agree to having his picture taken I would think. Plus he didn't seem to have any trouble talking to the local reporters.
    Maybe he didn't care or even think through what the publicity could do.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#15
    @ Mr Garibaldi
    And why not? They're a very good quality automobile. You have something against quality? Oh wait I forgot who I was asking...

    Great story, darlin, sounds like he's a class A guy.


    Thank-you Mike. There is nothing wrong with owning a Lincoln as they are a good car plus American made. I think LOL
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  • avatar Posted Apr 5, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso]
    		#16
    @ Bob Ewing
    I like this guy, if it was me i'd buy a pickup and a new pair of boots.


    @ Mr Garibaldi
    Bob, you on the other hand, have the same type of purchase list I have, it sounds like...lol


    Well if either of you fall into this kind of money looks like a nice truck and new boots for both of you.
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  • avatar Posted Apr 6, 2008 by  Nikki W (karateblossom)
    		#17
    Cyn-you are so right. He probably didn't even think about it.

    Just excited over the money for sure! ;)

    I'm not sure what I'd buy but it wouldn't be off the wall but I do like the super sporty cadillacs mmmmmm! I have a conv bug n just can't think of anything I'd like more.....more flip flops! lol!

    Just hide that money mr man
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