Deacon Herman Lowery, the son of the late Eugene and Viola McLeod Lowery and widower of Mozell Gipson Lowery died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.
Born in Lee County, he attended the local public school system and was further educated in the University of life. At an early age he confessed faith and united with St. Peter A. M. E. Church. Later, he united with Salem Baptist Church where he was a musician, trustee and later ordained as a deacon. He was a mentor for youth and a community service activist. He was employed at Sumter Concrete for a number of years prior to retirement from Santee Print Works.
Survivors include his children, Johnny Ray Lowery, Savannah, GA, Connie V. Lowery, Augusta, GA and Terrence Lowery of the home; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild; siblings, Earnestine Singletary, Mozell White, Ruby Walters, Mazarine Parrot, Joreatha Gadson, Betty Wilson, Jasthro Lowery and Nathaniel Lowery; a host of nieces and nephews and other close relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday August 19, 2016 at eleven o'clock at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Ave, Sumter with the Reverend Dr. Larry C. Weston, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Public Viewing will be held on Thursday August 18, 2016 from 3-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Lowery will be placed in the church at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.