Ron "Butch" Lowry

Ron "Butch" Lowry, 62, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away peacefully on February 6, 2007 in Goodyear, Arizona. Ron was born July 6, 1944 in Sayre, Ok. He was married to Sue Lowry on August 3, 2005, in Honolulu, HI. Ron is survived by his wife Sue, his son Joey (wife Sheila) of Denver, CO., his brother Larry of Phoenix, AZ., sisters Lou Ann of El Paso, TX., Linda of Tucson, AZ., and his Uncle Grady Walker, of Tulsa, Ok. He was raised in Douglas, AZ. and Roswell, NM. By the age of 14, Ron was an accomplished drummer. At 17, Ron began vocalizing as he sat in with his father's band playing drums. Within a year, his vocal talent began to emerge. Ron was drafted into the Army in 1964. The Army provided a chance for travel and while serving in France and Germany, Ron worked with The Wade Jackson Organization backing various country artists on U.S.O. tours. With the service behind him, he settled in Phoenix, AZ. Ron performed at J.D.'s and then Mr. Lucky's where Ron was offered a recording contract with Gene Autry's Republic Records. Ron's first release, Marry Me, backed by World Champion Fool, became one of Republic's biggest sellers. Within months the record made the national charts and finished out the year 1970 with an ASCAP Award and Ron being placed on the Most Promising Male Vocalist list from Cash Box, Record World, and Billboard. His voice was a natural talent, entertaining all who heard it. Ron will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and many fans who enjoy his music. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ., 85249 (480-895-9232). On February 25, 2007, there will be a musical benefit held for Ron at Rustler's Rooste located at 8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ., 85044, from 3 PM to 8 PM. Memorial donations may be made at any US Bank to The Ron Lowry Memorial Fund. For more info, please call 480-759-2040.