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James Lowery Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mr. James T. "Buddy" Lowery Sr., 89, of 1785 Lexington Commons Drive, formerly of Annafrel Street, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Agape Rehab and Senior Living in Rock Hill, S.C.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at Grandview Memorial Park-Cherry Road in Rock Hill, with Pastor Charles Tanner and the Rev. Trip Lowery officiating. Visitation will follow the service at graveside.
A native of Lancaster, S.C., Mr. Lowery was the son of the late William E. Lowery and the late Mary Alice Dabney Lowery. He worked in the shipping and receiving department for both J. P. Stevens and the City of Rock Hill. After retirement, Mr. Lowery worked as a bailiff at the York County Court House. Mr. Lowery loved to sing, serving as music director for several churches in the Rock Hill area. He also sang at many funeral services at Greene Funeral Home in Rock Hill. He loved to play ball both in the industrial softball league and the American Legion baseball team. He was also an eagle scout. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his son, Jim Lowery, and his two brothers, Sam and Lewis Lowery.
Mr. Lowery is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Opal Reynolds Lowery; his sons, Joe Lowery and his wife, Lea of Rock Hill and Lanny Lowery and wife, Denise of Spartanburg, S.C.; his daughters, RoseMary L. Sullivan and husband, Tim of Rock Hill and Betty Lowery of Surfside Beach, S.C.; and his eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Agape for the loving care that was shown to Mr. Lowery during his stay at Agape Assisted Living.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Agape Senior Foundation, ATTN: Lisa K. Livingston, 1053 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Lowery
Linda Lewis-Combs
August 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Buddy's passing. Joe, please give your Mother my love. I fully understand how you feel and he was such a good man, I'm sure he and my Mother and Daddy are talking about old times on Annafrel Street..
Wasine Baker-Gilmore
August 9, 2012
Mrs. Lowery and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of "Buddy's" passing. He sang at my grandfathers funeral Paul King at Northside Baptist Church. He and Granddaddy sang in the choir together and I know they are singing in Heaven.
Wasine Golightly Baker
Sandy Lempert
August 8, 2012
Betty, We are very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved father. Please accept our deepest sympathy for yourself and your family.
Sandy and Maryann Lempert
David McCoy
August 7, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear about you dad, I just saw the notice online. I'll be thinking about you and pray that God gives you peace and comfort during this time.
Phyllis Barrett
August 7, 2012
Dear Family - I am sad to learn of Buddy's death. Please accept my most sincere condolences. As a state court reporter, I worked with Buddy in Common Pleas Court in York. He also grew up with my father at Northside school. What a dear, sweet soul he was.
Phyllis Barrett
Mike and Brenda Long-Griffith
August 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Buddy was a very special person and a blessing to many. We knew him when he was helping out at Eastview Baptist for awhile. He is singing his praises to the Lord in Heaven now. You will see him again one day.
Pam McFadden-Amerson
August 7, 2012
I have known the Lowery's for years. First at Northside Baptist Mission and later from Second Baptist. My prayers are with Opal and the family.
Lou Norman Giles
August 6, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 6, 2012
Dear Joe,Lea,& Family - Our thoughts and prayers with you all. Mickey and Lynn Taylor - Myrtle Beach, SC
Janice Peay-Hammock
August 6, 2012
Mrs. Lowery and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Lowery's passing. I grew up on Annafrel a stone's throw from you all. I am the oldest child of John and Geneva Peay (690 Annafrel). My brother (Frank) stopped by a few years ago and spoke with Mr. Lowery. Frank emailed me and told me about talking with him. The two of you were wonderful neighbors. He was a good man who will be truly missed here but rejoicing in Heaven as we grieve for him. He was the type of person that you can remember fondly. I am almost 71 yrs. old now and haven't seen either of you since I moved to Florida at age 17 yrs. You are good people that we will always remember.
Debbie Chapman
August 6, 2012
Mrs. Lowery,
I remember Buddy as my choir director at White Street Baptist. I will also never forget Buddy singing at my daughter's (Leslie-3 years old) funeral also at White Street Baptist. I'll be praying for you and your family during this time. Love, Debbie Chapman
Jerry Hartgrove
August 6, 2012
Dear Joe and Lea,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your father.
I grew up with Buddy at Northside Baptist Church and sang in the choir with Buddy.
He was a kind, gentle and God-fearing friend. He will be sorely missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your hour of sorrow.
God Bless.
Donna Bigham
August 6, 2012
Joe and Lea, I am so sorry to hear of your father/father-in-laws passing. My thought and prayers are with you and the family. God bless and comfort you during this time.
Travis Blue
August 6, 2012
Opal and family,
I am so thankful to have had Buddy in my life. I will always be grateful for his kind ways; his willingness to share his talents as he would sing even over the telephone to help me learn a song.
My love and sympathy~*
Beverly Jenkins Moon
August 6, 2012
My love and sympathies to the family! Buddy was a wonderful man! He and Daddy are singing in the heavenly choir!
Karen & Fred Griffin
August 6, 2012
So sorry to hear about Buddy's passing but we know that Buddy is singing in that Heavenly choir and rejoicing with the Lord. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Karen and Freddie Griffin
Judy Bowers Ferrell
August 6, 2012
Our prayers and sympathy are with your family at this very sad time.
Eddie McGuirt
August 6, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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