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William Edward Willie Lowe

William Edward Willie Lowe obituary, Salisbury, NC

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William Lowe Obituary

William Edward “Willie” Lowe, 66, of Granite Quarry, was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, the 5th of May 2019, surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years, Janell, and other family members, after several years of declining health. Born on the 17th of March 1953 in Rowan County to the late Daniel and Muriel Lowe, he was educated in the Rowan County Schools. Willie was known by all for his well dressed boots and hats. He also enjoyed cooking and loved helping people. Willie's last words were “The Lord has been good to me and I lived a good life, so don't cry for me because I will be all right.” He was preceded into heaven by his parents; brother, Daniel Lowe Jr.; and sister. Lula Lewis. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janell R. Lowe; son, Terry (Veronica) Rankins; daughter, Bianca (Kenneth) Gillispie; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Thomas, Robert, Rochelle and Gregory; three sisters, Susan, Pamela and Marilyn; nieces; nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and many friends that will surely miss him. Visitation & Service: The family will greet friends from 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at White Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Granite Quarry followed by a Celebration of Life Service for Willie at 11:30 a.m. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Lowe family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post from May 7 to May 8, 2019.

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May 1, 2021

I'm following Your guidance "Do the right thing." You are sorely missed by ALL, NEVER to be forgotten.

Linda Graham

May 12, 2019

To the Lowe family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your your loved one. The few times that I
was in Willie's presence, he would make me laugh.Janelle the two of you were together for a long time..so I know this is real,real hard now, but please know that YOU and the families will find comfort and peace IN GOD'S arms. You and the family are in my prayers.

Linda Graham and family

C Rozmaryn

May 12, 2019

With Mustang Pride and Loyalty...Rest In Peace, Willie, You were so Great and the Memories will Live on.... Thank You for YOUR EFFORT AND LOVE... HERE WE GO MUSTANGS, HERE WE GO... thou goesth!!!!

Scott Sherrill

May 10, 2019

The members of the Mustang Championship Team all remember the role of Willie Lowe.

Scott Sherrill

Glenda Lingle Ball

May 10, 2019

Praying for the family at this sad time. Thank you for sharing his last words in the obituary. A true blessing and testimony to a life well lived.

Doris Krider

May 9, 2019

Janell and Family: Please accept my condolences in Willie's Home Going. I wish I had been able to bring Jermaine to see him because he talks about him often. I am not able to attend the Memorial, but I pray that God carries you through the days ahead.

Gladys Shaver

May 9, 2019

My deepest condolences. Words cannot express my sorrow. My Prayers Will be with Your Family for strength. Willie was truly my Buddy. Always reliable and you knew you could trust his advice. Love You All.

May 9, 2019

Uncle Willie had a heart of gold.My Mom could always count on him to come visit.God gained an angel,we loved him but God loved him more.Prayers for our family.

Linda Wrice-McIntyre

May 9, 2019

I'm so sorry to here of Willie's passing. Like so many classmates and friends, I will miss him so much but always remember him. Keeping you all in prayer.

Marvin Shaw

May 9, 2019

Janell,Terry and Bee and the rest of the Lowe family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Willie Lowe was Champion in all that he done,I am sure he`s a champion in Heaven!May god continue to bless you all.Marvin Shaw

Kathy Witherspoon Hockaday

May 8, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beulah Garner

May 8, 2019

Our deepest sympathy Is with you over the lost of your love one. We loved him but God loved him more. Death is a heartache that only time can heal. Love is a heartache that no man can steal. Our love will be with you. Mrs. Beulah M. Guider-Garner and Family.

Ivery &Freddie Jackson

May 8, 2019

family of willie,we are saddened by your loss.will pray for you all.

May 8, 2019

Willie will always be remembered in Granite Quarry and East Rowan. He was force on the football field. Many many young athletes looked up to him. My deepest condolences to his family.

Rick and Riki Price

May 8, 2019

To Mrs. Lowe and Family please accept my sincerest condolences. I was fortunate to become friends with Willie during high school and he was a classmate to look up to, not only because of his physical stature, but because of his character, leadership, humor, and friendliness.

Jack Brown

May 8, 2019

Fall 68 I was inspired by Willie Lowe and the Mustangs winning season and went out for the team in the spring. I had never played organized football so Coach Cline required me to take PE 69-70 and lift weights. I made the team fall of 70 and mostly scrimmaged and held tackling dummies; only played in 2 games. But it was an experience that helped me tremedously in ROTC and as an Infantry officer in the Army.

Willie Lowe will always be a legend of East Rowan Mustang football for his toughness and leadership. Anyone who saw him play will never forget him.

Condolences to his family and friends.

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Memorial Events
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May

11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

White Rock A.M.E. Zion Church

Granite Quarry, NC

May

11

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

White Rock A.M.E. Zion Church

Granite Quarry, NC

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Summersett Funeral Home

1315 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144

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