James "Mike" Michael Lowry

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Lowry, and his mother, Shirley Fetty Lowry. As well as his mother-in-law Myrtle Stanley Askew and father-in-law Angus E. Askew.

James is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rhonda Askew Lowry; sister, Donna Canter (Dan); brother-in-law, Wayne Askew (Carolyn); sister-in-law, Lynn Bryant (Jay Wickham) and Rita Askew Walker (Allie); nieces, Stacey Mallory Swanson (Robert), Kendall Mallory Main, Angela Bryant Taylor (Jason), Victoria Walker, Kaitlyn Askew, and Kayla Askew; nephews, Gary Bryant (Jennifer), Thomas Bryant (Hannah), Colby Bryant (Elizabeth, Ethan Bryant (Penny), Christopher Walker, and Mathew Wickham; great-nieces, Grayclyn Taylor, Lynsie Bryant, Alayna Bryant, Bryer Bryant, Tatum Bryant, Mackenzie Bryant, Peyton Bryant, and Bailey Bryant; great-nephews, Johnathan Swanson, Griffin Swanson, Dustin Swanson, Jabe Main, Grayson Taylor, Graydyn Taylor, Connor Walker, Aiden Selph, Leo Peele and Levi Bryant; uncle, Wayne Lowry (Teresa); and his good friends, Douglas Hall and Dr. Albert L. Valente.

Mike loved to hunt and fish and loved the ocean. He raised one of the prettiest gardens and would give the fruit of his labor to family, friends, and neighbors; this brought him much joy seeing people enjoying what he had planted. He was the most generous man and believed in helping others. His friendship, the way he gave to others, his kindness, and that smile brought happiness to everyone, he was a genuine man. Mike loved and cared for all animals; any stray that came to the house became a pet. His beloved dog Raven passed away recently, and he would say “She is waiting for me”. Mike’s work ethic was amazing, he worked hard, and his work was appreciated by the people he worked for. He took great pride in everything he did. He owned his own business for many years and stepped back to care for his Mother and Father. His faith and love for his family and Church was unwavering. He was a loyal and honest man and the most amazing husband. His wife always told him she was the luckiest person, he chose her, he was her better half. Mike will be deeply missed, and his memory will be forever cherished.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion that was shown to Mike. Pastor Rhonda Krueger with Crossroads Community Church, Dr. Erin Alesi, and the entire Oncology Department at the Massey Cancer Center, and the Nurses and Caregivers with the At Home Care & At Home Care Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mike to Crossroads Community Church.

A visitation for Mike will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church, 16050 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192, followed by a memorial service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Reception will follow.