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Calvin LOWE Obituary
He was born Dec. 10, 1987, to Dr. Calvin and the Rev. Tanya Lowe. He was baptized at an early age at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Newport News, Va. Allen, as he was so fondly known, was always full of wit and very inquisitive. He spent his early childhood years in Hampton, Va., and Huntsville, Ala. From an early age, he enjoyed being with his family, playing with computers, and discussing politics.
Allen relocated to Bowie, Md., and graduated from Charles H. Flowers High School. There, he was active in the debate and chess clubs. He was a candidate for graduation from York College of Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 15, 2010, where he was posthumously awarded the BA degree in Political Science. On campus, he was known as "Cal" and was well liked by his classmates and professors. He was active in the Political Science Department and a leader in the Young Republicans Club of YCP. His plans were to run for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 23A, in November 2010.
Allen was very active in all phases of politics. He was a very extraordinary young man. He loved a good challenging debate, especially on a political issue. He worked as an Intern for Maryland Congressman Albert Wynn and on the senatorial campaign of Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Gertrude Lowe and Rosetta Mosley.
He leaves to celebrate his life, his parents, Dr. Calvin and the Rev. Tanya Lowe of Newport News; sister, Maya Richardson (Henry) of Hampton; niece, Candun Richardson of Hampton; grandfather, Lowell Mosley of Lexington, Ky., and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A celebration of life service for Allen will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home and the family will be present to receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Allen will lie in state at the church on Monday two hours prior to the service.
Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calvin LOWE
Connie Berhe`
May 24, 2011
Dear Dr. Lowe and Family:
Please accept my condolences at the passing of your dear loved one. But we believe to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
It's interesting that I was journaling my dream from last night which was about Dr. Lowe whom I have not seen since I left Hampton University in 1992. So the next logical step was...google Dr. Lowe...and there I found the obituary of your dear one.
I remember when he was a little boy running around the Physics Department at those times his mother bought him in...he was a wonderful child.
I am sure you heart is broken. I weep with you.
Sincerely.
Connie Berhe`
June 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Venus Rackard
May 26, 2010
Calvin, Tanya and Maya,
Words cannot express the sympathy I feel for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers daily. May God comfort you and give you peace at this time. I share in your loss and pain.
Diane Payne
May 24, 2010
To the Lowe Family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your son and brother. Remember that God knows best, at this time it is hard to try and understand that, but in time the pain will lighten. Just keep your hands in Gods hands and trust in the Lord. Only time will mend a broken heart. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Cynthia Chadwick-Brown
May 21, 2010
To the Lowe Family,
Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May the Lord comfort and keep you. May His grace and mercy serve as strength.
Burnim
May 21, 2010
Calvin, Tanya & the Lowe Family,
Words seem so inadequate to convey our deep sympathy on the passing of your beloved son, Allen. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers, and those of the Bowie State University community, are with you during this time. May it comfort you to know that we care deeply and share your loss. May God bless you and keep you in His care.
Mickey and LaVera L. Burnim
Virginia Roberts
May 19, 2010
To the Lowe Family, May God continue to bless this family. I am grateful for the chance to have meet Calvin at his family house some time ago, while in my Graduate years at Bowie State with Dr. Lowe, was my President. Calvin was a very nice and gentle young man. Keep your hands in God's hand. (Virginia M. Roberts: BSU Student 2005)
your brother Michael
May 18, 2010
Tanya,
I love you, and want you to know you and the family are in my prayers. I wish I could be there for you. Keep your hand in God's hand. We serve a mighty God, a good God, a great God. He makes no mistakes. Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal. Allen is ok, Ms.Rosetta I'm sure welcomed him to OUR Father's house.
Your brother and family
May 18, 2010
Tanya, Calvin, Maya---Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May God bless you as you hold fondly to the memories of Allen. I will never forget him telling Michael.."you are going to respect me, I'm officer Allen" he couldn't have been more than 4 or 5 years old. We love you and miss you all.
Jana, Michael, Brandi & Faith
Georgette Brown
May 18, 2010
To the Lowe Family
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Calvin Lowe. Working here at York College I had the pleasure to help him in the business office. Your Son was one of the most polite and nicest young man that I have ever met. He always left me with the impression that I was talking to someone great. God bless you and your family for raising such an exceptional human being. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey Pegram
May 17, 2010
Rev. Lowe and family, I am sad to hear of the passing of your son. I truly understand what you are going through. Just keep strong in your faith and know that GOD will comfort you in this time of loss. My prayers are with you.
Teresa Jones
May 17, 2010
Dr. & Rev. Lowe, Maya and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to strengthen you all during this time. Please know that we love you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
May 17, 2010
To the family of Calvin A. Lowe, We the members of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Moreland, Ky extend our deepest sympathy. Please let us know what we can do to help. We have been continually lifting your name up in prayer since we heard of Allen's passing. Please know that we are here for you and that we love you very much and have never forgotten your dedication to the Church. God bless and comfort the whole family is our prayer. Allen Chapel A.M.E Church, Moreland, Ky: Rev. Everhart Walker, Pastor
Sabrena McCormick
May 17, 2010
Dr. & Rev. Lowe and Family
Words cannot express my sorrow in the loss of your belove son, but remember that there is no sorrow that heaven cannot cure for weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. May God bless and keep your family in his loving arms. I am praying for you all and will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Jennifer Sheppard
May 17, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Allen. The Lowe's are like family to me and I share in their grief. Allen was a wonderful and bright young man who was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed! Eventhough he will be greatly missed, I thank God for allowing us all to be touched and enlightened by one his angels! Jennifer Sheppard (Newport News,Va)
Patricia Jones-Kleckner
May 17, 2010
Rev. Lowe and family, I am so sorry to hear of Allen's passing. I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that Big Ma will be watching over your angel (smile). My family and I send ya'll all of our love and prayers, Love, Pat.
Paulette D. Holmes
May 17, 2010
Rev. Lowe and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Allen. Our prayers are with you and your family, God Bless.
May 17, 2010
Dr. and Rev. Lowe:
We at the Hampton Roads Research Partnership send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son; clearly he was a talented and gifted young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee Beach
George O. Brooks
May 17, 2010
Lettie and her godson are united in heaven (smile), my special prayer and love go out to you and your family.
Bro. Art & Rev. Evelyn Johnson
May 17, 2010
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Dearest Dr.Calvin, Rev. Tanya Lowe and loved ones,
Art and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved son. We thank God for the example that he left behind to all young people. A fine young man indeed.
We pray God's choice blessings of strength, comfort and the peace that passes all understanding, upon you and all persons affected by this loss, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it is written in God's word. amen.
Love,
Michael & Gladys Faulkner
May 17, 2010
To the family of Calvin Allen Lowe, We extend our deepest sympathy. If there is anything we can do to help during this time of profound loss You have but to call. Only God can heal a broken heart and we know that he is with you always. We will be praying for you today and for all the difficult days ahead. We love you and will continue to lift you up in prayer......Michael, Gladys and Brent Faulkner, Danville, Ky
Debra Farley
May 17, 2010
Dr. Lowe, Tanya and Mya,
It is with great sympathy and mixed emotions that we submit our heartfelt love for you and others who knew Allen. He was such a blessing to you over the past 22 years. Please know that GOD doesn't make mistakes and with that, you can have peace in knowing that Allen is in a better place than we can only imagine. Our Prayers are with you, continually.
Tommie and Debra Farley and the Girls
Jackie & Kathleen Lewis
May 16, 2010
Dr.Lowe, Rev.Tanya,Maya and all other family members and friends, please accept our most sincere sympathy. We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son and brother. I never met him but just reading his obituary and hearing you speak of him I can tell he was a wonderful, intelligent young man. May God continue to bless you and your family. May your wonderful memories of Allen and your faith help your family thru this most difficult time. We will keep your family in our prayers. We love you. Jackie & Kathleen M.Lewis.(Danville,Ky.)
Kerry Mizell
May 16, 2010
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of Calvin. Tanya, you recently shared with me the success of your child. You spoke with so much pride and love. We all had plans for this promising young man, but God has better plans for him. God will also strengthen your heart during these difficult days ahead of you. Love you guys!
May 16, 2010
Calvin and Tanya,
I recall quite vividly my first encounter with Allen. I was moving into Sage court to become your neighbors and was a few months pregnant. Allen, at about 10 years old, came over and introduced himself and offered his assistance in "anyway". I was so impressed! I immediately knew he was a special young man. We all thought so much of him and know you have much to be proud of. Take comfort in your wonderful memories and in knowinig that God had a greater plan for Allen. We continue to keep you and Maya in our prayers.
With our love and deepest sympathy,
Tee, Geulia, Maya and T. Michael Boddie
Atlanta, GA
Suzzie Gooch
May 16, 2010
Dear Rev. Tanya, Dr.Calvin, Maya
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I remember the fun times we had at Allen Chapel. I wish there was something I Could do to make you feel better. I love you guys and I'm praying for the family.
- God bless you all, Love Suzzie (McCormack) Gooch
May 16, 2010
Dr. & Rev. Lowe,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rufus & Danita Mosley
May 16, 2010
"... to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
2 Corinthians 5:8
Dear Dr. and Rev. Lowe,
Our deepest and sincerest sympathy during your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Yours in Christ,
~Dr. Courtland and Rev. Dr. Glennie Thompson
Joyce Taylor
May 16, 2010
To the Lowe Family:
I was devastated to learn of Allen's death, but I know that my sorrow cannot equal your own. May God's love make your grief bearable.
May 16, 2010
Dr. Calvin, Rev. Tanya, and Maya
I would like to express to you my sincerest sympathy in the passing of Allen. I never got to meet him but I am sure he was an extraordinary man. I will keep your family in prayer.
Love
Vonda Lewis
May 16, 2010
Dear Calvin, Tanya and Maya:
Our deepest and most sincere condolences are extended to you at this most difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Terri Lowe Anderson & Family (Weldon,NC)
Robert and Marleen Davis and Family
May 16, 2010
We are truly sorry to hear about your lost and may God continue to bless and keep you strong.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
May 16, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Renee Jiggetts-Tucker
May 15, 2010
Dr. and Rev. Lowe, Maya and friends, we were very sharked and sorry to hear of Allen's death. I remember him as such a lovely child during his short stay in Danville. Our souls will always remember him. May the Lord God comfort you in your time of loss.
May 15, 2010
Dr. and Rev. Lowe, Maya and family,
May God bless you with peace and pleasant memories of your beloved son and brother. My prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow,
Ramona Hayes Moore, JMMS
Bettye Lowe-Lawson
May 15, 2010
Dear Calvin, Tanya & Maya,
We were heartbroken to hear of Calvin Allen's passing, and wish to express our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers, and will remain so during days to come. -L.H. (Jake) Lowe Family
Linda Kennedy Wilkins
May 15, 2010
Dr. Lowe, Tanya, Maya,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of such a wonderful young man--a model son and brother. May God give you all the strength to bear your sorrows and get through those difficult days and years. I will keep you in my prayers.
May 15, 2010
"Please know that you are not alone now. Our kindest thoughts and sincere condolences are offered to you." Wallace and Vannesa Davis & Family (Bear, DE)
Rev. & Mrs. Clarence Harris
May 15, 2010
Maya & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amelia Hunt
May 15, 2010
Soror Maya & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God bless and keep you.
Allen&Brenda Pierce
May 15, 2010
Words cannot express the sorry I feel for the loss of your son. Brenda and I send our deepest condolences during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tanya.
God Bless,
Allen&Brenda
Elaine Sharp
May 15, 2010
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Elaine Sharp (Hampton, VA)
Carlita Britten
May 15, 2010
Giving our deepest condolences during this time.
Gloria Salisbury
May 15, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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