Joseph “Joe” Wayne Lowry, 78, died Jan. 6, 2022, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
He was born on March 9, 1943, in Portland, OR, to the late William Marvin and Hazel Lowry.
Joe was a member of First Baptist Church in Pinehurst.
Joe received a master’s degree in chemical engineering and worked for over 40 years in engineering management. He worked with Eaton Golf Pride Division before retiring. He designed several engineering patents throughout his career.
He served in the US Army Reserves.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Lowry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Raylene Lowry; one daughter, Angela Robbins and her husband, Russell; two grandsons; two sisters, Cheri LeAnne Carlisle and Linda Kinder; one brother, Ronnie Lowry; and stepmother, Betty Lowry.
A memorial service was held Jan. 11, at First Baptist Church in Pinehurst. It was livestreamed on the FBC Facebook page.
A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Afton, Oklahoma, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rock Steady at FirstHealth PO Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or Love without Boundaries PO Box 1861 Lowell, Arkansas 72745.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
