Ralph Glenn Lowery Jr.

Ralph "Chap" Glenn Lowery Jr., age 88, of New Market went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Ralph graduated from Jefferson County High School where he loved playing football. He also attended Carolina State University. Chap or RG as he was known to many was a simple man who was so full of life and loved to laugh and cut up. He believed in the importance of an education and was a very giving man who always supported the Baptist Children's Home of Sevierville and Kingswood School of Grainger County. He cared greatly about children and was an avid animal lover. Ralph served on the Jefferson County School Board and loved being a volunteer member of the New Market Fire Department. He served our country for a total of 30 years, 15 years in the Army and 15 years in the Air Force. During this time he was a trained medic and firefighter having spent many years at McGhee Tyson Airbase as an officer. He also worked at Y-12 as an engineer, the Tennessee Valley Authority as an engineer on the building of several dams and for Johnston Controls. Ralph was a great welder and was trained in TIG welding. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and operated an excavation business for many years. We know that he was a man of many talents and that he gave God thanks for it all.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Elda Lowery; sister, Betty Rose Mantooth; brother-in-law, Robert Turner. Chap leaves behind his loving wife, Rhonda; son, Glenn (Karen Parks); daughters, Glenda Hayes (Harold) and Tiffany Lambert; his precious grandchildren, Haven "Shisty" Lloyd, Tanner "Bell", Natalie "Nat" Lambert, and Hudson "Luke" Lambert; brother, Lynn Lowery (Gwen); sister, Faye Turner; sisters-in-law, Marie, Joann, Linda, Darlene, Carol, Shirley; a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. The family extends their gratitude to Jefferson Health and Rehab, his wonderful nieces and nephews, and our precious friend Susan for standing by us through these hard times. Also, we are thankful for Rocky Valley Baptist and New Hope Baptist Churches-We are all brothers and sisters in Christ.
The funeral will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 28th at Rocky Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Smith, Rev. Ken Lacey, Rev. Jason Watson; with music by Foundation Group. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 AM in Rocky Valley Cemetery for a graveside service will full military honors. A meal will be served following the graveside service. Fielden Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lowery family.