Kennith Lowery Obituary
Kennith Lowery, 67, of the Lumbee tribe, died Feb. 1, 2018.
He served in the USAF and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (NCOIC Readiness) in 1995. He received the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal, both twice awarded, and the National Defense Service Medal, awarded for his service during the Vietnam War and Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
He continued to work in the same department as a civilian and retired in 2009, as a GS11. He was a Table Tennis Champion, playing for the USAF and later a Senior Table Tennis State Champion of MN 65+ in 2016, earning four gold medals and a USATT rating of 1241!
His greatest joy in life was sharing the Lord with everyone he encountered, frequently responding with, "Yeah, but what does that have to do with your salvation?" His faith was unshaken up to his dying breath! A close second was the love he had for his family. A strong and territorial guardian but at the same time gentle and a kind confidant. His earthly passions were collecting just about anything that was collectible, the excitement of an unknown treasure was a top thrill. He was always the impressive sportsman, his resume was long and included football, ping pong, roller-skating, bowling, etc.
Ken was respected, admired and he mentored SO many people throughout his life. He left this world untarnished in their eyes and that says a lot. He was a man of integrity and an impressive storyteller.
Ken was preceded in death by father, William Henry Lowry; and sister, Doreen Blue.
He is survived by wife, Leslie Aileen Lowery; daughters, Mesha Aileen Hair (Jeff Hair) and Tanuel Dawn Lowery (David Eide); grandsons, Jeff Gordon Hair III (Bonai Hair), Christian Ray Hair and Haakon Henry LoweryEide; mother, Elzetter Lowery; brother, William Lowery; and sisters, Dorita Graham and Dinah Fields.
In lieu of flowers, Ken would like donations made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at heroes.vfw.org.
A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Church of the Nazarene, 3343 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, MN 55906. Military memorial will be held in the Spring at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
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Marcia Locklear
February 22, 2018
Kenneth was one of my favorite childhood friends. He was part of our Pembroke Rolla-Rena family and we all loved him very much. He was my skating partner and we were quite good at one time. If I missed a step, he always had my back and would just lift me through the turn. He was very athletic and light on his feet for a big man.
I was very proud of Kenneth and what he had accomplished in his life. He made such an impact on everyone he met, and left this world a better place. He did his family and his tribe very proud. I had not seen Kenneth in years, and wish I'd had the chance to see him before his passing.
God only takes the very best.
Victor Blue
February 21, 2018
You will be missed Uncle Ken. Love you!
Mable Moses
February 14, 2018
My Condolences to the Lowery families and my neighbor, Dinah Fields.
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Pam McDonald
February 9, 2018
This man leaves quite a legacy of being a caring husband, a joy-filled father, a passionate sportsman, a strong faith in Christ, and I'm seeing now what a mentor he has been to many people. I'm sorry for my friend Tanuel that you have to go through the loss of one of the great men in your life. I know he lives on through you and your sister and the generations to come! So happy he got to be a grand pawpaw to Haakon for his early life. He was so full of love!
John Ahern
February 9, 2018
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I had the honor of serving with him at Minot and receiving his sage advice from time to time. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Hair
February 8, 2018
He was a great man, he will be missed. Give Chris a big hug for me, mesha, tanuel, and Leslie y'all are in my prayers.
Eric Bollinger
February 8, 2018
Thank you Ken. You made a huge difference to a young Lieutenant at Minot AFB in 1992. I have thought of your impact and our conversations many times since. Blessings brother and may your memory and time here on this earth continue to shower those around you with encouragement and love. Well done brother....well done.
Mike & Sharon Eddingfield
February 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss, be comforted in knowing you will see him again. He was like a giant teddy bear!! He will be missed.
Bill Kloss
February 6, 2018
The world lost a terrific man, but his legacy will remain forever. Thoughts and prayers to the family he cherished so deeply.
John Bender
February 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the family! I worked with Ken and he was a gentle man and very passionate about his Air Force work and his family. He was a very good racquetball player too!
James Maguire
February 6, 2018
He made a lifelong positive impression on my son, for that I will always be thankful. Hard to lose a good man like him. God's speed Mr. Lowery.
Paula Johnson
February 6, 2018
So sorry to all of you! My thoughts and prayers are with you all he will be dearly missed
Shannon Skalicky
February 6, 2018
My deepest condolences for you Mesha, Tanuel and Leslie. I only met Ken a few times but I still was impressed by his fine character and compassion. Mesha I give you my biggest and tightest hug! My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Love you!
Joseph Lima
February 6, 2018
It was a pleasure working with you Ken at Minot AFB, ND. Your experience helped many in our flight, and you were always a gentleman. Rest in peace old friend.
Dorita Graham
February 5, 2018
My brother your light will burn bright in the hearts of all that knew you and loved you.
Dorita Graham
February 5, 2018
You are a part of us . We love you and you will be in my heart until I take my last breath. You were my brother, my praying brother. You always said put it in the hands of God. So I prayed, and I put you in the hands of God. You earned your wings
Dinah Fields
February 5, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Buttonhead LOWERY
February 5, 2018
My daddy, daddy! He's the best daddy in the world!
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