Marney James Lowder's Obituary
Marney James Lowder, 85, of Sunset Beach, formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, with his wife by his side. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Mission Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Jeremy Hyde. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the church from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Marney was born in Stanly County on November 14, 1939, to the late Roscoe and Maifield Lowder. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Priscilla Burris Lowder of 63 years, dating 8 years before. They had 71 years together. Those also left to cherish his memory are sons, Eric Lowder and his wife Brenda of Ocean Isle and Brad Lowder and his wife Alicia of Locust, grandchildren Brandon Byrd (Jessica), Shane Byrd (Sonya), Erika Galloway (Daniel), Kimrey Lowder, and Laci Lowder, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Ronald G. Lowder and Tim W. Lowder (Pat).
Marney was also preceded in death by a sister Gail Lowder Pickler.
Marney grew up in Albemarle and attended Albemarle High School, class of 1958. He attended Ringling School of Arts in Sarasota, FL. Upon completion, he enlisted in the Air Force and used his artistic ability during the Vietnam War, drawing field missions. After leaving the Air Force, he was a package designer in Charlotte for many years. He later taught graphic art in Char-Meck, Stanly, and Cabarrus County schools. Marney was a member of both the Mecklenburg and Stanly County Art Guild, serving as President of the Stanly Co Art Guild. After retirement, he continued his artistic talents by weaving baskets and caneing chairs at the Stanly Senior Center. Marney was a devout Christian. He was a member of Mission Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Baptist Men. Marney loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fixing their bicycles and toys. Marney's true passion was fishing, which led him to the beach. He loved the sport and enjoyed teaching his children how to fish. Marney was most notable for his storytelling and artistic skill, often telling stories about his time in the Air Force and in Art School. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him!
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Lowder family.
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