Kermit Lane "Bill" Lowe

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Kermit Lane "Bill" Lowe of Telford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on August 13, 2017. He was 96 years old. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Agnes Ratcliff Penick Lowe, step-children Donna Penick (North Hills, CA) and Edward Penick (Roanoke, VA), daughter-in-law Eline Penick (Roanoke, VA), grandchildren Samuel Hartsfield (Portland, OR), Anna Dawahare (Porter Ranch, CA), Tech Sgt John Penick (Okinawa) and Elizabeth Penick (Asheville, NC), five great-grandchildren, niece Pat Lowe Reece, and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Callie Shoun Lowe and Kemp Lowe, five brothers, and four sisters. He was the longest-lived member of the family.

Bill was born July 8, 1921, and grew up in the Bethel community of Johnson County on a farm originally cleared by his ancestors in the early 1800s. He moved to Carter County and then to Johnson City, where he worked for several furniture and appliance companies. In 1959, he married Agnes Ratcliff Penick, a widow with two young children.

Bill was driven to have his own business, so in 1968, he started Bill Lowe's Carpet Shop, whose motto was "We measure by the golden rule." After several years in Johnson City, he relocated the business to Jonesborough. Because of his integrity, many area churches and families chose him for their carpet needs. He served his customers well for over 25 years.

Bill's special interests were family, farm life, Buicks, antique cars, and travel. He and Agnes traveled to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Alaska and most of the lower 48 states.

Bill and Agnes are faithful members of First Baptist Church in Jonesborough, where he served in different capacities for many years. He was active in the Bowmantown Ruritan and Meals on Wheels. Bill was a faithful and devoted husband, generous to those in need, and much loved by his family.

Funeral services for Mr. Lowe will be conducted Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:30 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. James Harrison officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 12:00 to 1:30 prior to the service.

Graveside services will follow at Monte Vista Burial Park.

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]