Born: June 24, 1947 - Deceased: 20190515
Jerry G. Lowery, 71 Retired Major, US Air Force, of Swansea, Illinois, born Tuesday, June 24, 1947, in Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Jerry along with his military service, Jerry, or “Papa” to his family and friends, was most proud of his role as grandfather to Peyton, Jacob and Luna.
His boundless love and dedication to his grandchildren defines his legacy and leaves an indelible influence on their lives.
Jerry was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Mother, Frances Branton
Surviving are his:
- 2 Sons:
- Jerry (Adriana) Lowery Jr. of Brookhaven, GA
- John (Kristine) Lowery of Smithton, IL
- 2 Brothers:
- Steven Branton of Rome, GA
- Ronnie (Theresa) Branton of Rome, GA
- 3 Grandchildren:
- Peyton Lowery
- Jacob Lowery
- Luna Lowery
- Former wife, Rita Lowery
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Focus Marine Foundation.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Vance Vyers officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
3 Comments
If Maj Lowery had a heart attack at the Wal-Mart, my daughter, an Air Force ROTC cadet, used her CPR training to try to revive him. I am sorry for your lose, but thank Maj Lowery for his service.
Mr. Nickerson,
I am just now seeing this, several months now after the fact. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your daughter’s efforts to try and revive my Dad. Please tell her that we are grateful that she was there and used her training to help him. My Dad loved the Air Force and would have been glad to know that person of of the same ilk was there to help him.
Thanks and again and I wish you and your daughter well!
So sorry to see that Jerry has left us. I bought his 1970 Camaro from him back in 2016 and promised him I would take him for a spin once I restored it. We kept in touch but as of lately he wasn’t replying. Now I know why. We spent many days standing outside talking about the camaro and just life in general. Man he loved his grandkids! RIP Mr. Jerry and Condolences to the family