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Ray Lowder Obituary
He was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas L. Lowder and Thelma Adams Lowder.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gastonia and a member of Masonic Lodge #590 Lowell. He was a Yoeman in the US Navy, having served Oct. 1944 thru Oct. 1948, where he loved to box and was Fleet Champion in his weight class in boxing.
He was formerly employed with Celanese for over 35 years.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Paul Brown.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.
He is survived by: wife, Vola Lowery Lowder of Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton; son, Chuck Lowder and spouse, Marcia Cox-Lowder of San An-tonio, TX; daughter, Susan Howe and spouse, Gary of Hillsborough, NC; brother, Charles Lowder and spouse, Jan of Shelby; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lowder, Katelyn Cox-Lowder, Brian Howe, Andrew Howe.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1513 Florida Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Guest registry available at www.greenefuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Linda Davis
May 12, 2019
I remember how Ray was so loving and attentive to "his girl" Vola. They were such a delightful couple. I was so moved that out of love for Vola, he stopped visiting her at Carillon because she became so upset went he left. It must have been really hard for him.
tanya butler
May 19, 2012
I will miss you mr.ray, i hope theres plenty of milk and tomatos in heaven for you, we will watch over vola for you! LOVE YOU! Tanya Butler(carillon assisted living)
Linda Davis
May 18, 2012
I will miss Ray's cheerful smile and warm hugs on Sunday mornings. He was truly a beautiful person who loved the Lord with all his heart.
Joanne Schirato
May 18, 2012
May God be with your family. I love you Uncle Ray. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family. I adored you and Mrs. Lowder.
Joanne Schirato, Lexington, South Carolina
Lyle Sturgis
May 18, 2012
May GOD's peace and love be with Chuck,Susan,Mrs.Lowder,and their entire family. Ray took us boys go-cart riding,slot car racing,and was a great influence in our growing into adults. He will be greatly missed....
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