James W. Lowery, Sr., 76, of Alum Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was the son of the late John Ebon Lowery and the late Ousleen Lowery Samples.
Mr. Lowery was also predeceased by his brother’s Charles Lowery, Robert Lowery, Clarence “Pug” Lowery, Johnny Lowery and Jerry Lowery.
He is survived by his wife off 55 years, Donna Keeney Lowery; sons, James W. Lowery, Jr., and wife, Elisabeth of South Charleston, WV and Alan Scott Lowery and wife, Amy of Alum Creek, WV. He has five grandchildren, Steven, Kaitlin, Julianna, Trey and Caroline Lowery. Two great grandchildren, Chase Lowery and Makenzie Lowery. Brothers, Melvin Lowery (Kay) of San Diego, CA and sister, Mary Maroney of Orlando, FL. Sisters-in-law, Patsy Lowery of Alum Creek and Dottie Lowery of Little River, SC; brother-in-law, C. B. Keeney (Patsy) of Alum Creek and many nieces and nephews.
He was born in Kanawha County. He graduated from Duval High School in Griffithsville, WV and Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV where he was a member of the football team. He was retired from Bayer CropScience in Insititute, WV. He worked for the past 19 years at Regulatory Training Center, South Charleston, WV.
He was one of the organizers of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek, where he was a Charter Member, Deacon, Usher and Sunday School Teacher.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, January 16, at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Wednesday at the church and also one hour prior to the service.
Sincere Condolence Donna. The Lowery family have been great friends over the many years.
Donna,I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Dear Donna,
I’m very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a wonderful person. May GOD bless you and your family.
With love and prayers,
Audrana Austin
so sorry to hear about your loss. donna–you are a very special person and I will be praying for your family.