James R Lowder

James R. Lowder September 29, 1934 - December 9, 2010 James R. Lowder, 76, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at his home. He was born September 29, 1934 in Hancock County to the late Robert and Garnet J. (Leary) Lowder. James graduated from Mt. Comfort High School in 1952 and attended Indiana Central College, where he played football and baseball. He worked 30 years for the Railroad and served as both union representative and state legislative representative for the Railroad. James was a life member of the NRA, the North American Hunting Club and the National Trappers Association; he was a member of the VFW, a Mason and enjoyed farming, hunting and trapping. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Lichte) Lowder; sons, Greg (Jane) Lowder, Keith Lowder, Mike Lowder, Matt (Misty) Lowder; daughters, Connie (Barry) Hickman, Roberta Thompson; brother, Phil (Anne) Lowder; sister, Rhea (George) Combs; cousins, Doyne (Loueen) Lowder and Susie (Wayne) Melton; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield with Rev. Don Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Arnett Lowder Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Masonic services at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Regional Hospital Hospice, 1560B North State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Comments We are so sorry for lose.Our prayer will be with you. Ralph & Linda Combs " Ralph Combs - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM May God be your guide through this difficult time and transition. " My sincere sympathy. Shirley Hogue Shirley Hogue (Anita Long) - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Mr.Dylan Perry & Family - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM " My lifetime friends...I love you more than words could ever say. Jim I will miss your presence but you will forever remain in my heart. Your joy, your laughter and what a " worker you were!! Now that you meet David, you two will make heaven something else. We pray as old widow women that you 2 watch over us from there, as Kathy & I will watch over each other here! Kath I will be to Indy soon, call me if ya need me, call me if ya don't!! I send my blessings & prayers to Jim's children & siblings for he was truely an amazing man! Catherine Perry - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOU " LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY. KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM