J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Lowder, Roy L.

Monday, August 06, 2007

Roy Lee Lowder, 86, of Hopewell, died Monday, August 06, 2007 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lowder was born in Lawrenceville, VA and was a retired millwright with Dupont. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of the New Covenant Church of the Brethren in Enon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Webster and Electa Herrin Lowder, and a son, Brian K. Lowder. Surviving are his wife, Elaine McLauchlin Lowder of Hopewell, three daughters Shelley L. Manikus and husband, Hubert, of Chester, Stephanie L. Connelly and husband, Colin, of Chester, and Melanie L. McDole of Hopewell; four grandchildren Michael Manikus, Anna Manikus, Rachel Manikus, and Michael McDole, Jr. and two brothers Harvey Lowder of Mexico and Frank Lowder of Melbourne, FL.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens in Prince George County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heifer Project International P.O.Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692 or to your favorite charity.
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Dearest Lowder Family,

I just read about Mr. Lowder's passing. What a wonderful man he was, as is his entire family. I remember all of you fondly from Church of the Brethern and all the fun times I had at your house. I think of you when I come to Hopewell, but have not been home in 3 years. Take comfort in the fact that he is in a wonderful place now and in God's arms.
I remember Mrs. Lowder as our Choir Leader and the great times I had with Paige and Shelley.
Please keep in touch.
Lynn Jacobs Strickland

Posted by: Lynn Jacobs Strickland at August 14, 2007 09:28 AM

Dear Elaine,
So very sorry to hear about Roy's passing. Sister Helen called tonight (8/9/07) and gave me the news. He was a fine person and you two made a fine couple. The last time we talked, you indicated that Roy was in good health. God bless you and all your family with His peace. I've always considered all of the McLauchlins as family..and still do. Keep in touch.
Love, Johnny Lastovica.

Posted by: John Lastovica at August 9, 2007 11:17 PM