Ray Lowder

Ray Lowder, 85, of Gastonia, passed away May 17, 2012, at Carillon Asst. Living of Cramerton. He was born February 23, 1927 in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas L. Lowder and Thelma Adams Lowder. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gastonia and a member of Masonic Lodge #590 Lowell. He was a Yoeman in the US Navy, having served Oct. 1944 thru Oct. 1948, where he loved to box and was Fleet Champion in his weight class in boxing. He was formerly employed with Celanese for over 35 years. A funeral service will be held 1pm on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Paul Brown. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. He is survived by: wife, Vola Lowery Lowder of Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton; son, Chuck Lowder and spouse, Marcia Cox-Lowder of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Susan Howe and spouse, Gary of Hillsborough, NC; brother, Charles Lowder and spouse, Jan of Shelby; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lowder, Katelyn Cox-Lowder, Brian Howe, Andrew Howe. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1513 Florida Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Guest Registry available at www.greenefuneral.com