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Dr. Lo was Professor of Geography at the University of Georgia, where he had worked since March 1984. He obtained his B.A. (First Class Honors) and M.A. degrees in Geography from the University of Hong Kong in 1963 and 1966, respectively, and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, in 1971. Prior to moving to Athens, Georgia to join the University of Georgia, he was Reader in Geography at the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Lo's teaching and research interests included photogrammetry, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and Geography of China, on which he has published seven books and well over 100 papers. He was the recipient of the William A. Owens Award on Creative Research given by the University of Georgia Research Foundation in 2001, the Outstanding Research Medal in Geographic Remote Sensing by the Remote Sensing Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers in 2001, and the Lifetime Research Award and Lifetime Achievement Award by the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers in 2002 and 2005, respectively. He was a member of Athens Chinese Christian Church, First Baptist Church of Athens, Athens Chinese American Association, and Torch Club.
He was preceded in death by his father, Chik Sang Lo and his brother Chor Yuk Law. He is survived by his mother, Lai Ying Lo, Hong Kong; his wife, Christine Lo, and son, Wai-Kit Lo, both in Athens; his sister-in-law, Wing Yee Law, his nephew, Wher Wai Tong Law, and niece, Helen Chi Po Law, all in Hong Kong. The pallbearers will be Drs. Thomas Hodler, Gang Hua, Oliver Li, Vernon Meentemeyer, Kai Wang, and Xiao Jun Yang.
A service to celebrate Dr. Lo's life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Athens, with graveside service to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Dr. Lo to the American Cancer Society (1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia, 30605; Tel: 706-549-4893 or 1-800-227-2345).
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kim Smith-Saxton
January 4, 2008
To the Lo family, Christine and Wai-Kit, My thoughts and prayers are for the family at this time and I feel great sadness for your loss. However, I'm very thankful that I had an opportunity to work with Dr. Lo for over 12 years in the Geography Department at UGA. When I think of C.P. Lo the first words that come to my mind is Loyality and Dedication. He was a man of Great Integrity and he was very passoniate about life. He taught us all so much mainly by example - and for that I will always be greatful. This is also a time to Honor and Remember -Each soul leaves a legacy of love each memory a bridge to comfort and connect one heart to another forever. May you all find comfort and strength in the trasured memories you have stored deep within your hearts of Dr. Lo. Please know I admire your strength and courage as you contine your journey, for I know it will not be easy - I will ask the Lord to give you peace, hope, and everything you need for every step you take. He is the one who knows you best - heart, soul, mind, and body - he will take care of you.
Matthew 28:20,
"I am with you always."
Dennis Rains
January 4, 2008
I have many happy memories from Dr. Lo's Air Photo Interpretation class and from interacting with him around the Geography Department. Very sorry for your loss. Dennis Rains, UGA '84
Grace Chen
January 4, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family at this moment of loss.
Grace Chen
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
January 4, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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