Terry Alan Lowery, Sr.
Terry Alan Lowery, Sr., age 75, of Charlotte, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1948, in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Donna (Lawrence) Lowery. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1966, where he developed a love for journalism and his role as a sports writer for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram.
After graduating high school, Terry completed his electrician apprenticeship, and began his 42-year career with General Motors as a master electrician. Terry loved sports. He played for and managed multiple softball teams, the most notable being The Wrecking Crew. As a father, he actively supported his children’s sports, school activities, and hobbies, even volunteering as a leader for Boy Scout Troop 46 for more than ten years. Terry’s hobbies included genealogy, electronics, and woodworking. He also had a great passion for ministry and music. After his retirement, his deep interest in genealogy and baseball inspired him to undertake the process that resulted in the induction of the 1947-1949 Vermontville High School baseball team and star pitcher, Ken Beardslee, to multiple Sports Halls of Fame.
Terry is survived by his children: Terry Lowery, Jr. of Grand Rapids, Miscella (Patrick) Kelly of Grand Rapids, Brian (Lisa) Lowery of Birmingham, Rachel (Joseph) Stambaugh of Charlotte, Derek Lowery of Charlotte, Cory Lowery of Sacramento, CA, Ryne (Rachael) Lowery of Owosso; grandchildren: Chay Beckett, Jadyn (Ryelee) Malone, Terry Lowery III, Connor Kelly, Brenna (Tony) Clark, Cora Kelly, Alexandra Lowery, Victoria Lowery, Jacob Stambaugh, Benjamin Stambaugh, and Judah Lowery; great-grandchildren, Cadyn Beckett and Sunnie Malone; siblings: Linda (Timothy) Shetenhelm of Charlotte, Carol Megyesy of Charlotte, Susan Burgett of Medina, OH, Joey Lowery of Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, David Megyesy and Steve Burgett.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12 p.m. on January 6, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Charlotte, MI.
Those desiring may make contributions in Terry’s Memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or Compassion International.
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