Lowell Irvin Rector

Lowell Irvin Rector, 60, of Martinsville, Va., died on Friday, November 14, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville. He was born on June 24, 1948, in Galax, Va., to the late Irvin Walton Rector and late Guida May Padgett Rector. He attended Fieldale Outreach Ministries and was a lifetime member of Horsepastrue Rescue Squad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Dean Cozart. Surviving are three daughters, Shannon Lynn Simmons, of Bassett, Amy Gladden, of Hardy, and Julie Marie Rector, of Hardy; one son, Robert Travis Rector, of Collinsville; two grandchildren, Chase Overstreet and Austin Simmons; one sister, Carol Witt, of Bassett; and numerous cousins, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Day Star Ministries with the Rev. Sammy Caldwell and the Rev. Bud Sedwick officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Inurnment was in the County Line Church of the God of Prophecy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Horsepasture Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 34, Spencer, Va. 24165. Online condolences can be made for the family at wwwbassettfuneralservice.comBassett Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.