Courtney Lee Lowe

Date of Death: April 11, 2011

Courtney L. Lowe

Courtney Lee Lowe, 88, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Monday, April 11, 2011, in Winchester.

Mr. Lowe was born in 1922, in Stephens City, Virginia, the son of the late John Lester and Mary Lusettie Lowe. He was employed with ABEX in the Quality Control Department retiring in July 1981 after 25 years of service. Mr. Lowe was a member of First United Methodist Church in Winchester and a member of UAW Local 149 where he was a former secretary. Mr. Lowe was also a member of the Isaak Walton League, and was active in numerous bowling leagues and formerly active in horseshoe pitching. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II, achieving the rank of Tech Sergeant. He served in Belgium, Germany, France, and in the Battle of the Bulge.

He married Clara A. Clark on April 14, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Debbie Thweatt and her husband, Rickie of Winchester, Virginia, son, Steven C. Lowe of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Timothy C. Thweatt; two step-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Eva Lowe Bly of Stephens City, Virginia, Lenora Lowe Bennington of Kernstown, Virginia; and numerous nieces, nephews and family. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted on 11:00 on Friday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with Reverend Will White officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia. Military Honors will be afforded by VFW Post 2123.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

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Courtney L. Lowe Courtney Lee Lowe, 88, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Monday, April 11, 2011, in Winchester. Mr. Lowe was born in 1922, in Stephens City, Virginia, the son of the late John Lester and Mary Lusettie Lowe. He was employed with ABEX in the Quality Control Department retiring in July 1981 after 25Continue Reading

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I will always remember Uncle Courtney as one of the positive male role-models of my life. He showed me strength and character while being kind and gentle. Young and old alike would always find a friend in Uncle Courtney. A pillar of strength in family values with a child's gentle heart. Denis Link Nephew

A life time of memories: Sundays of horse back riding at MaMaw and Papa's; sitting in the swing and watching you whittle a twig; butchering day when I was young; endless holidays and picnics - A life time of memories! You always remembered me with dozens of neices and nephews. Rest in peace and give my mom a big hug for me!

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My sympathies to the family on the loss of Courtney. He was always such a positive person and I can never remember seeing him without a smile on his face. Margie Sours

Our thoughts & prayers are with you . Betty Parkinson & Gerri Leake

Steve, I was saddened when I became aware that you father had passed away. I remember meeting him this past fall when we visited your Mom and Dad after picking apples. It was such a lovely day. Your parents were very thoughtful to us and I enjoyed sharing conversation with them. Losing a parent is a sad experience and a deep loss but my prayer for you is that the good memories of your father will give you solace. Glynette Bowers Brown

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.