Johnie Douglas Lowry
Johnie Douglas Lowry, a life-long resident of Jay, FL, went to be with his
Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born January 17,1937 in Jay, Fl. He
attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Jay. He was a dedicated employee at
Monsanto Corp. for 35 years. After retirement John and Juanita enjoyed many
years at their Lake house on Weiss Lake in North Alabama. He was talented in
many aspects of life, always looking forward to a new project. He loved fishing
, gardening and traveling.John devoted much of his time and energy to his
grandchildren who he loved dearly . He was preceded in death by his parents,
H.H. Lowry Sr. and Cassie Morris Lowry. Brothers, Clifton Lowry Sr. and Jesse B.
“Boss” Lowry. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Juanita G. Lowry.
Daughters; Cathy (Daniel) Golden, Donna Kay (Joe) McCurdy, Misty (Derek) Bray.
Grandchildren; Ciara, Caristyn, and John Daniel Golden; Laura (Lance) Bird,
Madison McCurdy; Jordan and Makenzie Bray. Brothers; H.H. Jr. (Betty) Lowry,
Nathan(Glenda) Lowry, Sammy (Jeanette) Lowry, Curt (Lavelle) Lowry,Travis
(Charlotte) Lowry, Frank (Melinda) Lowry. Sisters; Martha (Bobby) Boutwell,
Sandra Holt, Elaine (Tim) Fendley, Mary (Sammy) Beasley, Debbie (David) Walther
and sister-in-law’s, Jeanette Salter Lowry and Doris Lowry. Funeral services
will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church
in Jay, Fl, with Bro. Fredrick Barrow and Bro. Howard Henry officiating. Burial
will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, Fl. A visitation will be
held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church.
Active pallbearers will be Joe McCurdy, Derek Bray, John Daniel Golden, Lance
Bird, David Walther and Henry Lowry. Honorary Pallbearers will be his brothers,
sisters and nephew, Clifton Lowry Jr. The family would like to express a special
thank you to the caregivers at Century Care Center who so diligently cared for
our loved one. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements