Ricky Ray Lowery, age 70

Ricky Ray Lowery, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Ricky was born November 17, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Max William Lowery and Ellen Harris Lowery. He worked in construction most of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Steve Lowery (killed in Vietnam) and Tim Lowery, sister-in-law, Janice Lowery.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Bonnie Lowery; daughters, Apryl Hamrick (Dale) and Jessica Walker all of Forest City; one grandson, brothers, Bruce Lowery (Becky) of Six Mile, SC and Blaine Lowery of Forest City; sisters-in-law, Barbara Lowery and Doris Lowery both of Forest City; two nieces, three nephews and a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held February 27 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

Memorial donations requested to Levine Cancer Institute, 136 Sparks Dr., Forest City, NC 28043.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.