Michael E. Lowery
September 27, 1954 ~ September 9, 2008
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Michael E. Lowery, 53, of Fairview, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at St. Joseph Campus Mission Hospitals following several years of declining health.
Mr. Lowery was born on September 27, 1954 to Betty Lou Pressley Lowery, of Candler, and the late Favis Lowery. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Belton Pressley, and grandparents, the Rev. S.C. and Clara Lowery.
Mr. Lowery was a 1973 graduate of Enka High School. He also graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1977. Additionally, he received an Associate in Applied Science degree from AB-Tech in 1984, where he also studied electronic data programming, and business programming. Mr. Lowery was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church, and had attended Central United Methodist Church, in Asheville.
Mr. Lowery was a trumpet player with the British Brass Band, and the Central United Methodist Church Orchestra until his health prevented him from doing so. Music was his life. He also loved sports, particularly his favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Lowery is survived his grandmother, Carrie Pressley, of Candler; brother, Phillip Dale Lowery, of Candler; and three nephews whom he adored, Brandon, Justin, and Jake Lowery.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715, or to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801.
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My condolences to family and friends. I will miss Mike as a fellow member of the Smoky Mountain Brass Band.
My condolences to the family. We will miss him on tuesday nights and concerts with the Smoky Mountain Brass Band.
I will miss a wonderful and dear friend.
Mrs. Lowery,
Chicago was my husband, Charlie’s, roommate at Western and my good friend. I have many happy memories of our time together and am thankful to have known and loved him. I am sending you love and best wishes.
Kate Lozier
mike & i lived together off & on all through college at western, & somehow managed to keep in touch through the 22 yrs i’ve been in philly. i’m so glad he & i had a long talk just a few weeks ago. he will be missed.
Mike and I met at WCU, were roommates for two years and became close friends. Over the years, we’ve stayed in touch and had some great times together. All his friends from WCU and from later years will miss him greatly.
You were a wonderful friend,brother-in-law and Uncle. May you fly with the angels and have the peace and eternal happiness that you so deserve. I love you, Angie
Rest in peace Mike and God bless you. We all will miss you…
Chicago, may you go on to the great pig pickin’ in the sky, with live bluegrass music playing in your honor. I will miss you my friend! You made many years of pig pickins more fun. May your friends & family know that you touched our lives & that we miss you, too.
Betty Lou I know the lost feeling for your son but he has left this world for something we all hope for..a place with GOD..
Carlton
Betty,
All our love and thoughts are with you. We know your grief and are praying for you and family.
BETTY,PHILLIP AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MICHAEL PASSING,,,SITTING HERE REMEMBERING WHEN WE USE TO BE NEIGHBORS (STILL IN SAME NEIGHBORHOOD) AND WE ALL WENT FISHING TO FONTANA…THOSE WERE THE DAYS…WE ARE SUPPOSE TO GO BEFORE OUR KIDS,BUT SOMETIMES GOD HAS DIFFERENT PLANS..MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU…AND PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME..CHERISH HIS MEMORIES THEY ARE FOREVER..MUCH LOVE FROM ME AND MY FAMILY….JUST KNOW I AM A CALL AWAY….
It has been a long time since I have seen Mike. I remember him as one of the most upstanding decent people I knew at Enka High. My prayers go to his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that we are here for you.
Mike, we’re so glad we got a chance to know you. Your kindness, spirit, and laughter will be missed. Here’s hoping that heaven has a great karaoke machine!
We loved Mike and have many happy memories of him from our annual Charleston beach trips. His unassuming, happy approach to everything made him a pleasure to be with.
I was so sad to hear about Mike. I graduated with him from Enka High School in 1972 and always loved his humor and gentle sweetness. May God be with you in your sorrow.
We know Mike Lowery from the years we lived in Brevard and from the trips to Charleston. We are proud to be known as friends of Chicago. We will always remember Mike’s love for humor and music and will miss him greatly at the beach. And his enjoyable and colorful e-mails were always welcome.
Also it will be good to know that the Vikings will have one more supporter up there because they need it this year. Go Vikes!!
God Bless!!!
Keith and Mary
Words can’t express my feelings for the loss of Mike. He was a true friend and will be missed, but we know that hes with our Lord in a much better place..
Blessings to Betty, Phil, and kids.
Mike was the best man at my wedding and the best friend I ever had. My life will be emptier without him.
Betty Lou: I am so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.