Charles Jason Lowery

Born in Hazlehurst, GA, to the late Vasco A. Lowery, Sr. and Minton Rawlins Lowery, Charles was the youngest of eight children and grew up in Lumber City. After graduating from Lumber City High School, he earned an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Brewton-Parker College and then a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Georgia, where he became a lifelong, loyal Georgia Bulldogs fan.

In 1967, Charles moved to Macon and began his career with Bibb Company, where he spent 17 years before becoming a partner at Bibb Yarns for 10 years. He later joined Southern Rivers Energy in Barnesville, where he served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for 22 years, including a period as Interim President/CEO in 2013. He was a CPA and a respected businessman, but his most treasured roles were being a husband to his beloved wife, Judy, for 43 years; a father to his devoted daughters, Tammy and Candace; and a proud grandfather to his grandchildren, Anna Grace, Michael, Sarah, Carter, and Cameron.

Charles lost the love of his life, Judy Murphy Lowery, in 2013, and he missed her immensely every day after. He was gentle and kind, with a quiet confidence and patience beyond measure. A soft-spoken man of few words, he still loved to laugh. Judy was his perfect complement, a force of life who lit up any room with her joyful spirit and kept Charles on his toes. They were completely devoted to each other and loved traveling, discovering the best restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

After retiring in 2021, Charles continued to enjoy traveling with his daughters and watching his grandchildren grow into young adults. He adored his family and relished their accomplishments. He remained a devoted member of the Bowman-Crowley Sunday School class at Ingleside Baptist Church, where he and Judy had been members since 1979, and he cherished his church family.

Charles was a man of faith, and his family is comforted in knowing he has been reunited with Judy in the kingdom of heaven, where they are both at peace with their Lord and Savior.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Murphy Lowery; his parents, Vasco A. Lowery, Sr. and Minton Rawlins Lowery; and his brothers and sisters, Thomas R. Lowery, Hilda Lindsey, Ann Harris, Shirley Smith, Vasco Lowery, Jr., and Pate Lowery. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy L. Sharp (Wayne) of Belton, TX, and Candace L. Evans (Bryan) of Elko, GA; his grandchildren, Anna Grace Gainey, Michael Wayne Sharp (Tori), Sarah Elizabeth Sharp, Carter Manning Evans, and Cameron Hart Evans; his sister, Betty Lacey of Hazlehurst, GA; his sister-in-law, Nona Lowery of Waycross, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 7, at Snow’s Memorial Chapel, 1419 Bass Road, Macon, GA, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Lumber City, GA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to:

- Ingleside Baptist Church, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA 31210

- Southern Rivers Energy Trust, P.O. Box 40, Barnesville, GA 30204 (memo: “Charles Lowery”)