Loy Benjamin “Ben” Lowman, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Loy was born July 4, 1944, in Burke County, a son of the late Loy Edward Lowman and Pearl Stilwell Lowman. He retired from Valdese Weavers after more than 40 years.
In addition to his parents, Loy is preceded in passing by his wife, Ruth Helton Lowman and siblings, Teddy Eugene Lowman, Dewitt M. Lowman, Susan Lowman Munday, Lorna Lowman Davis, Corrine Lowman St. Fleur, Brenda Lowman Edney, Alan David Lowman, and Stanley Carroll Lowman.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Howard and Joyce Lowman; sister, Rebecca Lowman MacNeilage; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Eldon Hinegardner officiating. Interment will follow at Icard’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Heritage Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Icard’s Grove Baptist Church at 3101 Icard Grove Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the Lowman family.
I miss my friend, Tobe. He called me every day at least once. I took him BBQ on Fridays. He called me if he needed things and I would take him snacks or whatever he needed. Ben was a very good man and a God fearing person. The last time that I saw him- I took him some milk and before I left he thanked me and told me that Jesus is coming back. I know that Ben in his presence and that gives me peace. I miss my friend.
Be was a Sweet man Hard Worker I thought a lot of Be RIP 🙏 BEN
A sad loss of another older cousin who always treated me like family, Ben was a good guy. My girls best memories of him are at Icard’s Grove VBS each summer. Where Ben would save a gallon jar of change all year and bring it on the last night so the boys would win the change challenge. I am so blessed to know Ben is with God.
We are saddened to learn of Ben’s passing and we’re praying for the family.
Ben was a wonderful cousin. He sat behind me every Sunday at church and flipped my hair…that was just Ben…I will miss him buy I know he is in a much better place
Prayers going up for Ben’s family, so sorry for their loss.
I was very saddened to read of the passing of Ben, my thoughts and prayers are with the Lowman family.
Howard C. Stirewalt
Hildebran, NC
Classmate of Ben and Howard