Lonnie Lowery, Sr.

LOWERY, SR.
Dec. 18, 1936-May 5, 2017
Lonnie Wade Lowery, Sr., a native of Collins, MS and resident of Gautier, MS, died in Mobile, AL on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the home of his son. Lonnie was a 1954 graduate of Petal High School; received his degree in mathematics in 1962 from the University of Southern Mississippi and attended Loyola University majoring in physics. He was a US Air Force veteran and served in the Korean and Viet Nam Wars; was a member of Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 1992 in Gautier, MS; was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying and traveling. He retired from Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding after over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jason Wade Lowery and Verdie Lee Ivy Lowery; his wife of 46 years, Brenda Gayle Pittman Lowery and his brothers, Jerry Wayne Lowery, William Glenn Lowery and Richard Donald Lowery. His survivors include his son, Lonnie Wade (Cassie) Lowery, II; two grandsons, Andrew and Christian Lowery; two great-granddaughters, Keillie and Keira Lowery; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM. Graveside services, with Air Force Military Honors, will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery Monday, May 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Mr. Lowery's memory be made to St. Elizabeth Seaton Catholic Church, 4900 Riley Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, May 13, 2017
4 - 7:00 PM

Rosary Prayer

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, May 13, 2017
6:00 PM

Service

Graveside Service

Biloxi National Cemetery
400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531
Biloxi, MS  39531
Monday, May 15, 2017
11:00 AM

Cemetery

Biloxi National Cemetery
400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531
Biloxi, MS  39531