Ernest "Ernie" Ray Lowrey

Ernie was born September 28, 1930 in Fort Worth, TX to Allen Tim Lowrey and Thelma Louise Cravens. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth and subsequently met Wanda Jo Turner, then a student at Texas Wesleyan College. They were married on Dec. 21, 1951 and celebrated almost 65 years together until Wanda’s death in November, 2016.

Ernie served in the Texas National Guard for nine years, and he was a small business owner in Fort Worth for more than 20 years before retiring from Poly-America, LP in 1992. Ernie and Wanda both were members of Handley Meadowbrook Christian Church (now, The Welcome Table) in Fort Worth. Growing up and living all his life in Texas (“God’s country” as he would say), Ernie enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and home improvement projects. He also enjoyed card and board games with family and friends.

Ernie is survived by his daughter, Angela R. Sulak and husband, Wayne, of Arlington; daughter, Cynthia J. White and partner Bruce Broker, of Fort Worth; son, Phillip L. Lowrey of Trenton, N.J.; grandchildren, Cory J. White, Cody R. White, Kelcey R. Shehan and Camryn E. Sulak; great-grandchildren, Caleb E. White, Ardyn L. White, Justin W. Shehan, Avery J. Shehan, and Katherine M. Shehan.

Ernie is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Jo Turner Lowrey, and by his brother, Billy Tim Lowrey.

A Private Family viewing and Interment will be held at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery in Fort Worth.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you please consider a contribution in Ernie’s name to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).