Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:35 am

Joe Dean Lowery, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Joe was born September 28, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Paul and Lona Toms Lowery. He served honorably in the US Army and the National Guard for 16 years. Joe worked for PPG for over 20 years and was of the Baptist faith. Joe served as the Chief of the Rutherford County Traffic Control since 1988.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny and Robert Lowery and stepsons, Jimmy Wells, Tim Wells and Bobby Todd Wells.

Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 38 years, Joyce Lowery; daughter Kathy Greene (Keith) of Ellenboro; sons Mark Lowery (Carol) and Paul Lowery (Kim) all of Forest City; stepdaughters Tammy McMahan (Kenny) of Ellenboro, Kim Lee (Don) of Forest City and brother Ray Lowery (Glenda) of Lattimore; nine grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held August 27 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Allen Terry and Rev. Greg Shell officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.