Richard Lowe

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Richard D. Lowe, age 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at Broadmore Assisted Living on Saturday, January 2 after a short illness.

Richard was preceded in death by parents, Kemp and Callie Shoun Lowe, and brothers and sisters, Earl, Ned, Nathan, Van, Ruth Chambers, Bess Branch, Grace Hines, and Anna June Lowe, as well as his first wife, Edith Roberts Lowe, who died on June 25, 1990, and second wife, Jean Darr Lowe, who died on November 17, 2008.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Agnes Lowe, Telford, TN; and numerous nephews and nieces, including Patricia Reece, Mountain City, TN; Darryl Lowe, Knoxville, TN; Nathan Lowe, Jr., Bristol, TN, Robert Lowe, Roanoke, VA, Felix Lowe, Bluffton, SC., Elisabeth Munsey, Johnson City, TN, David Lowe, Middleton MA, Donna Penick, Northridge, CA, Eddie Penick, Roanoke, VA and great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Richard served with the U.S. Navy in the Second World War from May 13, 1941, until the date of his honorable discharge on October 23, 1945. After discharge from the Navy, Richard worked in Washington D.C. as a commercial painter until he retired and moved to Johnson City. He was very close to his many friends from "the paint store." He loved to travel and sailed on many cruises all around the world. He also enjoyed UT football and tailgating.

Special recognition to niece Diane Saults and great nieces Lisa Orr and Penny Reece for their devoted love and attention. Also, thanks to the many special people at Broadmore Assisted Living who got to know Richard well in such a short period of time and who provided care for him.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The family will then proceed to Washington County Memory Gardens for graveside services at 2:30 p.m.

Kemp married Callie Mary Shoun. Callie was born about 1882 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shoun-McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caleb married Amanda E. 'Callie' Roberts on 5 Apr 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Dr. John Mason Roberts and Lucinda Arnold) was born on 16 Dec 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1931; was buried in Shoun-McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, September 12, 1931
Mountain City News - Mrs. Caleb Lowe, aged 79 years, died at the home of her son, Kemp Lowe, in Doe Valley, Monday. Mrs. Lowe had been in failing health for several months but her death was unexpected, having expired sitting in her chair. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday and interment made in the cemetery near the home. She is survived by some children and a number of brothers and sisters.

Abraham married Cynthia C. Moore on 10 Jun 1849 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cynthia was born on 21 Jun 1811; died on 12 Apr 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living with her son Abraham in the 1880 Johnson County, TN Census.

John married Lucinda Arnold on 18 Aug 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of Andrew Arnold and Catherine "Kitty" Donnelly) was born on 23 Oct 1822; died on 13 Mar 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wright Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]