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Mark Lowrey Obituary
1937-2017
Mark Perrin Lowrey, a long time Houston resident, passed away at his home in Houston, TX, on Wednesday, 30 August 2017. He was 80 years old.
Mark Lowrey was born in Helena, Arkansas on 30 March 1937. He was the son of Willis Freed Lowrey, a career United States Army officer, and Helen Rabb Lowrey. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, in 1960 and was commissioned into the Army. Upon retiring from the Army in 1980 Mr. Lowrey joined the civilian work force in the waste industry. In 1992 he relocated to Houston, where he joined Waste Management Corporation as the President of Waste Management, Latin America. He retired in 2002.
He will be cremated and will be inurned at West Point, NY on October 4th, 2017 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has designated the "Superintendent's Annual Fund" at the West Point Association of Graduates for memorial contributions.
https://www.westpointaog.org/GivetoSuptsAnnualFund
His complete obituary can be read on the Legacy page of the Neptune Society: http://www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=ls000186596570
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Lyman White
February 12, 2023
I apologize to the family for a very late tribute. I knew him as cadets at West Point, LTs in the 82d and again in Panama 75-77. Great soldier, great character, memorable guy. Jerry White 61´
Felix Haynes
January 2, 2020
I just learned of Mark's passing. I was S-1 of 3d Battalion, 5th Infantry in Panama in 1970-71, and as XO he was my immediate boss. He always demanded my best work, but boy did we have fun doing it! I am grateful for the high standard he set for me, and I wish I could tell him the positive impact it had on my post-Mark Lowrey life.
Kate Henninger
June 4, 2018
Thinking of you, Daddy, and missing you so much.
Bob McGrath
May 26, 2018
I just learned of Mark's passing. He was a remarkable man whom i am proud to have known. His intelligence, wit, and wisdom never ceased to amaze. But it was his loyal friendship I and his friends knew we could count on and treasure. He was immensely proud of his family to whom I extend deepest condolences.
Bob McGrath
February 10, 2018
After all this time, we still miss Mark and speak of him constantly. What a great man and a great friend.
Millie and Bob Foye
Kate Henninger
September 28, 2017
I was blessed with a truly remarkable and extraordinary father who had the perspective of a historian and the heart of a lion. He was an exceptional father; I will miss him all the remaining days of my life.
September 19, 2017
May the God of all comfort and tender mercy comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Luther Patton
September 17, 2017
First of all. I send my most most sincere condolences to the Mark Lowery family!
Mark was my company commander in South Viet Nam 1967. He was a great leader of men! I went out on many patrols in the jungle's of Viet Nam with Mark. We survived the Battle of Hill 172 December 8th, 1967. I was there when he was wounded the first two times. Mark was tough as nails and then some. He was truly a no-nonsense commander! If you were not doing your job, he would surely let you know. All of the soldier's in Delta Company that he Commanded, highly respected Mark. I was truly saddened to hear of his passing. He will never be forgotten. I can say that he was my friend, and Viet Nam Brother. May He Rest In Peace. God Bless all of you.
Rod Proto
September 9, 2017
I will miss a Mark, a great guy and great friend. The picture here is the way I always think of him. The memories and stories I have of my 30 years of working with Mark are a priceless gift he left me. I will miss him.
Rod
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