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Buddy was a legendary figure at Davie County High School, where he served as head wrestling coach and athletic director for 43 seasons from 1976 to 2019, compiling a record of 913-136-2. His leadership led the War Eagles to NCHSAA Class 4-A dual-team state championships in 1994 and 2006, a tournament team title in 1995, five runner-up finishes, and 27 Central Piedmont Conference titles. He coached 44 wrestlers to 100+ wins and 11 individuals to 15 state championships. A standout athlete himself, Buddy earned All-Conference and All-County honors in football at North Rowan High School. He started at defensive end for East Carolina University's “Wild Dogs” defense from 1972-1974, contributing to two Southern Conference championships. His contributions earned him induction into the Davie County High School Hall of Fame (2006), the North Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2009), and the Salisbury-Rowan Sports Hall of Fame (2012).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Lackey; a brother, Mark Lowery; and two brothers-in-law, Jim Webb and Don Lackey.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Tara Lanning Lowery; two sons, Patrick Lowery (Dawn) of Advance and Eric Lowery of Mocksville; three grandchildren, Tucker Lowery, Berklee Lowery, and Baylor Lowery; a sister, Jane Webb of Salisbury; and nieces and nephew, Josh Webb (Melissa), Jancie Lawrence (Mike), and Crystal Catoe (Tommy).
A memorial service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, in the old Davie County High School Gymnasium (now Davie County Recreation and Parks) with Rev. Lori Anne Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at eatonfuneralservice.com.
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