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Raphael S. Lowe

Hampton, Virginia

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HAMPTON - Raphael S. "Ray" Lowe, 81, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 after a long battle with Asbestosis. He was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Washington County, N.C. He was the youngest of 11 children.Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired in 1973 from NASA, after 30 years of service, which...

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My name is Peggy Virnig Mnich. My husband is Mark Mnich whose grandmother is Nancy Outlaw, Raphael's sister. My family and I want to sincerely express our condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Betty and Family,
I will never have a better "Rock fish" or hear about baseball spring training without thinking of Ray. It was an honor to know him through you. I am sorry I didn't get to hear him sing but he always made one feel welcome with his voice . Don and I send our friendship, prayers and love,
Stephanie

Betty - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn't know Ray, but I know of the love and dedication you gave him and that is the greatest gift you could have given.

Betty and Keith and Family my name is Sandy Lowe my father was John Rowland Lowe and my Grandfather Rowland Wingate Lowe and my Dad and Raphael were very close in age but very close those two guys loved each other so much and i always get Raphael to sing me some Jim Reeves cause he always sound just like Jim Reeves i loved him dearly when i was younger i called him Uncle Raphael cause i thought him and my dad were brothers and in their love together they had for each they were and now they...

Sorry to hear the news.
cousin David Glynn Lowe son of Richard Glynn Lowe and grandson of Richard Floyd Lowe.
Atlanta, GA

I always look forward to see ing him at the family reunions. I loved to hear him sing. I sure will miss him.

My thoughts are with you all. I will always remember Ray as a very kind and sweet man. I hope all your wonderful memories help to comfort you at this difficult time.

Aunt Betty, Amy, Keith and Terry;
Great Uncle Ray was such a special man his smile would light up the room. Everyone loved to hear him sing just one of his greatest talents. He will truly be missed!