Lowe, George Franklin

Wakefield, Virginia

GEORGE FRANKLIN LOWE, SR., of Wakefield went to be with his beloved Lord on February 4, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg. Born April 17, 1919 in Surry County, he was the widower of Ruby West Lowe.
He is survived by one son, G. Franklin Lowe, Jr., of Richmond, Va. and his wife Mildred B. McCarthy-Lowe, two grandchildren, Lisa L. Martz and husband Tim and Reynold C. Lowe and wife Kimberly. He is survived by seven great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Cody, Joey, and Linsea Martz; Keaton, Lainey, and Kinley Lowe; four step-grandchildren, Ronnie W. McCarthy and wife, Susan, Robert W. McCarthy, Jr. and wife, Diane, Gerald C. McCarthy, Tracy M. Mulroy and husband, Tim; a sister, Gaynell L. Whitmore of Wakefield and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Howard Lowe, Sr.; his mother, Virgie Bailey Lowe; brothers Alvin H. Lowe, Jr. and Vernon V. Lowe; a sister, Violet L. Smith.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in Rocky Hock UMC, Wakefield. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Hock UMC, Attn: Ed Castle, 5210 Carsley Rd., Waverly, VA 23890. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the medical staff and volunteers at the Waverly Healthcare Center. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.