OBITUARY
William G. "Bill" Lowery
February 16, 1942 – April 22, 2013
BOSSIER CITY, LA – Services to honor the life of Mr. William G. “Bill” Lowery, 71, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2013, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Randy Harper of Bellaire Baptist Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening between the hours of 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bill was born on February 16, 1942, in Collins, MS and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired as owner of his own mortgage company. Bill was a member of Bellaire Baptist Church and taught the Co-Ed 8 Sunday School Class. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, and playing computer games.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Jason W. and Verdie (Ivy) Lowery; his infant son, Timothy Lowery; and two brothers, Richard and Jerry Lowery. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife of 46 years, Sharon (Sterling) Lowery; daughter, Rebecca Werner and husband, Matt; brother, Lonnie Wade Lowery; very special nephew, Wade Lowery; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Honoring Mr. Lowery as pallbearers are Matt Werner, Wade Lowery, Bo Taylor, Tom Hopkins, James Martin, and Larry Slayden.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the doctors and staff of Willis Knighton Cancer Center for all of their care and compassion.
You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.
Services
- Celebration of Life Friday, April 26, 2013
REMEMBERING
William G. "Bill" Lowery
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RECEIVE UPDATESRudy Blackburn
April 30, 2013
I will surely miss having Bill to agrivate at moring church he was one the could lay it out like he saw it. I called him wild Bill he called me Roudy. I lost a good friend, Heaven gained a real saint.
Ms. Berry
April 26, 2013
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of William Lowery at this difficult time. May the God of all comfort strenghten you in your time of sorrow.
Christian Lowery
April 26, 2013
You will be missed and loved uncle bill! i love you.
Andrew Lowery
April 25, 2013
Uncle bill u will be missed and loved. U were there for my farther his whole life and for I thank you. To beckie I'm so so sorry for ur lost. And i love u guys.please take care
Pam Backofen
April 25, 2013
Sharon, Rebecca & Matt, Bill will be sorely missed by so many people. I'll always cherish the days, months, years that I got to have him as my friend and colleague. He always made me laugh until I cried! He always played pranks too! What a wonderful person he was! He's entertaining The Lord now! How lucky they are to have him and he to be in heaven!! My heart goes out to you for all your pain and suffering. I pray for God to comfort you and give you peace.
Ray Noble
April 24, 2013
You will be missed. Thanks for everything.Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ray Noble
Ed Jackson
April 24, 2013
Thanks for the memories. I will always remember the many military services we worked togather in over the past several years. You are missed by many. I will miss our coffee brakes togather in your den. Now you dont ever have to suffer in the heat in your dress uniform or worry about geting the american flag folded just right. Now you are in the arms of Jesus where everything is perfect. I will see you again in heaven some day. Good by for now my friend.
Ed Jackson
Gwen Jackson
April 24, 2013
I have been blessed to know you and to have the special "hugs" on Sunday morning. You will be missed.
Pam Eakin
April 24, 2013
Rebecca and Matt, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Although it is a difficult time, and we know you will miss your dad, know that he is at peace and ultimately healed. Treasure your memories of him, and rejoice that you have so many wonderful ones. Love, Pam and James Eakin
Mary Davis
April 24, 2013
You will be missed. There are few finer Christian men than you!
April 24, 2013
Dear Bill,
So glad we will see you again in heaven.
You are a special and sweet, caring person. Grenda Franks Peace
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
April 24, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to William B. (Bill) Loery our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bill. And to Bill it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bill, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bill's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R.
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to William B. (Bill) Loery our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bill. And to Bill it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bill, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bill's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Wade and Cassie Lowery
April 24, 2013
Uncle Bill, you leave behind many cherished memories. From 1 bowl of turtle soup and 8 spoons to a lesson on how to steal a boat from the game warden. You will be greatly missed but the memories left behind will always be cherished. I love you.
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