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Thurman Lowe Obituary

LOWE Thurman Marion Lowe, III was known to friends and family as "Rion". Only 24 years old, Rion died early Friday morning, March 6, 2009, after being struck by a pickup truck while walking home with a group of friends in Hammond, Louisiana. Rion was a communications major at Southeastern Louisiana University but was sitting out the semester and working at the WalMart Distribution Center in Robert, Louisiana. He loved playing sports and video games and just hanging around with his friends and his beloved dog, Trip. Originally from Kenner, Rion graduated from John Curtis Christian School where he played football, basketball and track. He moved to Hammond to attend Southeastern where he was a javelin thrower on the track team for one year and an outside linebacker on the football team for one year. His love of sports kept him active playing flag-football and basketball on campus. Rion was a nice, caring, friendly guy who would do anything for anyone. He was also funny - he liked to make people laugh. He has many friends who will miss him terribly. Rion is survived by his mother and father, Cindy and Thurman "Buddy" Lowe, Jr.; younger brothers Kyle and Shane; his grandparents, Joan and Ken Howes and Joann and Thurman Lowe, Sr.; 7 aunts, 1 uncle and 12 cousins. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy. in Metairie, LA on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Howes Cemetery in Ponchatoula, LA. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to John Curtis Christian School, 10125 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123 (504-737-4621). An online memorial and guest registry is available at www.MeM.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thurman Lowe

27 Entries

Deseree Tauceda

March 19, 2009

Dear Lowe family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Rion for a short time as well, we had classes together throughout the years. Mostly elementary. He was a wonderful person, and I know he'll be missed. Both you and him are in my thoughts.

kerri mocklin

March 18, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Marie Spicuzza

March 16, 2009

Cindy, I do not know if you remember me, but we worked together at Xerox. I did not realize this was your son until this morning. The accident itself was just so overwelming that I did not make the connection at that time. I am so sorry for your loss. I will mention this to Lorna Edwards. She and I are working for Children's Hosptial here in N.O. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jill Schutz

March 16, 2009

Dear Rion's Family: I am so sorry to hear of your Lost. I threw javelin with Rion his first year on the team at SELU, what a great young man he was. I graduated soon after and had a daughter so I haven't seen him in years. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Johnny Bardwell

March 13, 2009

Dear Buddy and Family,

I was so sadened to hear of your loss. Although I did not know Rion, I know that he must have been a young man of great character. Afterall, he had a great role model as a father. The Lowe family will remain in our prayers. Buddy if there's anything that you need done in Hammond, please do not hesitate to call me. God Bless.

Marguerite Perrin

March 13, 2009

Dearest Lowe Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you find peace and rest during this most heart wrenching time.
Marguerite & Barry Perrin

melissa padgett - rose

March 12, 2009

To the Whole Family and Friends,

I want to say words can't even express how very sorry I'm for your loss. What an amazing young man he was . I worked for Transit Aviation for 5 years and

Had the pleasure of knowing you all and Rion. He truly adored his father and had a wonderful relationship with his grandmother . I know this is going to be so hard for you all just remember the good that you all shared. God bless you and may you get threw these next years of grief .. Melissa Padgett

Lee Robe'rt

March 11, 2009

The Lowe Family, We are so sorry for your loss.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.May you find peace and comfort in happy memories of your beloved Rion. Love, The Robe'rt Family. (our daughter Emily is Shane's friend)

Debbie Olivier Dalme

March 11, 2009

Buddy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Robey

March 11, 2009

Buddy,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. You are in my prayers for strength and comfort at this time.

Kathy Robert Robey
(Transit)

MOLLY MCDONNELL

March 9, 2009

TO THE LOWE FAMILY...MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. RION WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Dora Trosclair

March 9, 2009

Rion was a very dear friend of Mike's. Mike was truely blessed to have such a friend. Words can't describe your loss. The Trosclair family will truely miss Rion. However, he will never be forgotten but always remembered.

Rebecca D'Anna Catalano

March 9, 2009

Lowe Family,
my prayers go out to you at this time. Rion will be missed!

Kathy Moore Nida

March 9, 2009

Children are God's greatest gift to us. When a child is lost, every parent suffers. My heart absolutely breaks for your family. Although no words can ease your pain, I pray the love of your family and friends can support you through this incredibly difficult time.

Donna Verdun- Light

March 9, 2009

To the Lowe Family,
My brother and I met Rion when we were playing at Wentwood playground. He was such a sweet, fun kid! We had the pleasure of growing up with your son and the joy of knowing him throughout his life. He was great to be around because he was really good at making you laugh! We lost contact for a while when he went to Curtis, but ironically met up again in college at SLU. He was a genuine, amazing person and we will both really miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Terry Verdun, Jr. and Donna Verdun- Light.

Suzette,Heather, & Paul Cohen

March 9, 2009

Cindy and Buddy,
Heather, Paul, and I were so sorry to hear about Rion. We thought we would see each other again, at a family function like so many before. We truly feel a great loss. Rion, both of you, Shane, and Kyle are in our prayers. Also Joan and Ken. Trust that Our Lord will provide the strength you need.

Jeffrey Burns

March 9, 2009

We will miss this fallen Patriot

Georgia Fleming

March 9, 2009

Cindy & Buddy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so so sorry for your loss.

Melissa Stoltz

March 9, 2009

Rion, words cannot begin to express the shock for me in what has happened...I haven't seen you in awhile, but you have always been a great guy in my eyes! I am praying for your family...I will do my best to make sure that Josh is there for Kyle, you mean the world to him so watch over him from heaven!

"Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me will live; even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.'"~John 11:25-26

You are living the rest of your life where we all hope to be one day, with the Lord!
You will be missed on Earth, but we all know you are living eternally!!!

Ruth Conrad

March 9, 2009

To the Lowe Family, I have had the pleasure of knowing Rion through my daughter, Jodi, for the past 7 yrs. He was a great friend to my daughter. Rion had been to my house on several occassions, eat, swim or just to visit. He was always kind and respectful. He helped celebrate my 50th birthday! He will be missed by my family as others. He has touched the life of may, expecially my daughter and us. May God Bless you now and in your times of sorrow.
Ruth & Joe Conrad, Jr.
Amite, LA

Francesca Lapuyade

March 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God will give you the strength and courage you need to help get through this time in your life. May God Bless Ya'll

A Friend

March 9, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this horrible time in your life. Our daughter is a student at SELU and the thought of this happening is unbelievable. Know that your son is in heaven and now watching over your family.

kim kerek

March 9, 2009

I HAD TO GO AWAY

I had to go away.
I'm sorry you couldn't come with me.
But on earth is where you shall stay.
Please do not be sad.
Instead laugh and be glad.
I'm in a beautiful place, such a beautiful place.
I know you wont see me for a while.
But you will hear from me.
I will be the wind that will chill you on a hot summer day.
I will be the sun that will warm you when it's cold.
Listen to the birds sing, I will be saying, "I love you" in their song.
I know you can't touch me.
But you will feel me.
Because I will be inside of you giving you life on the days you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Please I beg of you, go on, live your life as I lived mine.
Always remember we will be together again.
I will be patiently waiting for you on that day.
When you will join me in this beautiful place.
Until then may God bless you with his almighty grace.
Written By: Kimberly Ann Kerek

Helen Cocran

March 9, 2009

Cindy & Buddy,
We were stunned to hear about Rion. We are so very, very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both in this unimaginable time of sorrow. Helen and Zeke Cocran

Kari Bercegeay

March 9, 2009

To the family and friends of Rion,
Treasure your memories of Rion forever. May Gods Mercy and Grace reign over you and give you comfort that can only come from Him. He will be your source. I am truly sorry for your loss, and I know words cannot begin to ease the pain, but know there are many people praying for you. Rion was my son, Chris, best friend. I am so grateful for the Lord allowing Chris to have been able to be a part of Rion's life here on this earth. May God Bless you

Monica Fabacher

March 9, 2009

Rion,
We will miss you. May God bless you and your family at this time. Thanks for all the memories and love, laughter.

Darlene Schexnayder

March 9, 2009

Lowe Family,

Rion was such a great guy, he visited us often with Amy. What a great son you have raised. He was always smiling and a joy to be around. Though he was not here long, he left a lifetime impression on everyone he met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Schexnayder Family

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