James Lee Lowary, 69, passed away August 19, 2021 at his home in Columbia. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 25th at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date.
James was born February 29, 1952 to Edgar and Norma (Courtney) Lowary in Quincy, IL. He was a computer programmer and analyst. James was a member of I.B.M. Users Group, Columbia Friends of China, and Calvary Episcopal Church. He was also an active bicyclist who raised funds for the M.S. Society.
James is preceded in death by his father, Edgar (Helen Helms) Lowary; mother, Norma Jean Courtney; and brother, Haden Lowary.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen Lowary; children, Miriam (Bernie) Denton and Melissa Lowary; grandchildren, Abigail Denton and Kaci Denton; siblings, Diana (Rollie) Moore and Patricia Lowary; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MS Foundation at https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/