Arthur Paris Lowder Jr.

Mr. Arthur Paris Lowder, Jr., 81, of Locust, North Carolina, entered into rest on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Harris Hospice at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. A native of Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Arthur Paris Lowder, Sr. and Ruth Creighton Lowder. He was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Airco Welding Supply in 1993 as a truck driver. He drove over two million safe driving miles.

Mr. Lowder is survived by his beloved wife, Geraldine Moser Lowder; by his sons, Wayne Davis and Darrell Davis; by his daughters, Lynnette Knight and Tammy Naylor; by his sisters, Betty Frances Roberts and Eleanor Baker. He is survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. A service celebrating the life of Mr. Lowder will be held at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service with the Rev. Earl Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Lowder and his family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.mcewenfs.com