Tommy Lynn Lowery

1931 - 2025

Mr. Tommy Lynn Lowery, 93, of Ellijay, left his earthly home Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for his eternal home in heaven, the one promised to all believers.

The son of William Griffin Lowry and Mildred Robertson Lowry, he was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Whitfield County.

After the early passing of his parents, he was lovingly raised by grandmother Esther Lowry and uncles Philip and Doyle Lowry. Later, he was cared for by aunt, Wilma Kerr. He graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy for four and a half years during the Korean War.

In 1953, he began a career with AT&T and married the love of his life, the beautiful Mary Jo Huskey. Together, they built a life that took them across several states as his career progressed, raising two amazing boys along the way.

After more than 30 years with AT&T, he retired and settled in Ellijay, where he embraced a new life full of purpose, growing apples, Christmas trees and raising cattle, as well as giving his time to numerous volunteer efforts.

His humble beginnings instilled in him a lifelong desire to serve others. His generous spirit led him on mission trips to Mexico, volunteering with Mountain Top Boys Home, building beds for Murphy-Harpst Children's Center and supporting his church's local outreach program, G.R.A.S.P. (Gilmer Relief and Service Project). He served as a Cub Scout leader in Roswell and was an active member of the Lions Club in Ellijay for many years.

A faithful servant, he taught adult Sunday school, was a lay leader for the Dalton District, helped rebuild the church parsonage after a fire, served on the building committee for his church and contributed significantly to its landscaping.

He is survived by devoted wife of more than 70 years, Mary Jo Lowery; sons Tommy Lynn Lowery Jr. and Joseph William Lowery; grandchildren Eric Lowery, Major Jason Lowery, Joseph Lowery Jr., and Heather Lowery; and great-grandchildren Eliana Lowery and Weston Lowery. He is also survived by cousins Jennifer Lowry and Susan Hunt.

He is preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Lamar Lowery; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his unwavering faith, selfless service and the immense love he held for his family.

Services will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Ellijay First United Methodist Church, 75 McCutchen St., Ellijay.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mountain Top Boys Home, 65 Mountain Top Way, Sugar Valley, or Ellijay First United Methodist Church.

"The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and loved well." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.