Rayford F. Lowder

1934 - 2019

Rayford F. Lowder obituary, 1934-2019, Rock Hill, SC

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home & Cremation Center

700 Heckle Blvd.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rayford Lowder Obituary

Rayford Franklin Lowder, Sr., 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care. He was born the oldest of 13 children on September 7, 1934 in Fort Mill, SC, son of the late Frank and Clara Deese Lowder.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances and Marie and brother, Jerry.

Rayford proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Rock Hill Printing and Finishing after over 40 years of dedicated service. Rayford was a founding member of the Family Trust Credit Union and a member of the American Legion Post 34. An avid sports fan, he attended all of his children and grandchildren's games and pulled for the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Frankie Roach Lowder; daughter, Karen Willson (Paul) of Rock Hill; sons, Rayford "Ray" F. Lowder, Jr. (Ginny) and Darryl Lowder, all of Rock Hill; 5 grandsons, Bryan Lowder, Kyle Lowder, Grant Willson, Zack Willson and Burt Ferguson; sisters, Patricia, Phyllis and Betty; brothers, Robert, Jack, Ricky, Wayne, Billy Ray, and Jesse; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 17, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rayford's memory to Antioch United Methodist Church, 930 W. Rambo Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 or Agape Hospice, 1326 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Online condolences may be directed to: www.basscares.com.

Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Rock Hill (803.329.4141) is assisting the family.

Published by The Herald on Jun. 15, 2019.
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Karen, so sorry for the loss of your daddy. You were the apple of his eye..

June 19, 2019

No matter how much life a person had the living, the death of loved one is never an easy thing to cope with.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comforted. 2 cornithains 1:3,4

June 18, 2019

Karen, Praying for comfort and strength for you and your family during this difficult time.

June 17, 2019

I am remembering Rayford from our school days. We were in class together many years ago.
You are in my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Hold close your precious memories and he will forever be near.
God Bless you with His peace and comfort as only He can.
Sincerely,
Joe Covington Family

Dora Covington

June 16, 2019

Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I love you and Darryl and am sending prayers and love your way. It's very hard to cope with loosing a parent(I know), but as my mom used to say, This too shall pass. I feel your pain and hope you find peace soon. My condolences to your entire family.

Rene' Williams

June 16, 2019

My Heartfelt Condolences for your family. I have grown to know and Love you over the past years through Brookdale Spring Arbor. I will truly miss Mr. Rayford (Candyman). Again, my condolences and Prayers for your family.

Penny Hines

June 15, 2019

No matter how much life a person had the of living, the death of loved one is never an easy thing to cope with.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comforted. 2 cornithains 1:3,4

June 15, 2019

Karen,
We are thinking of you and your family, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Solvay Rock Hill Employees

Solvay Rock Hill

June 15, 2019

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16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home & Cremation Center

700 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732

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17

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11:00 a.m.

Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home & Cremation Center

700 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732

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700 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732

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