William "Fred" Frederick Lowe Jr.

Charlotte - Fred Lowe, 78, passed away on May 2, 2020, surrounded by family and wonderful caretakers. He grew up in Charlotte and served the city as a firefighter for 28 years, retiring as Captain. Fred also operated a small business, Piedmont Golf Cars in Indian Trail, NC and worked for several years with Festival in the Park. He was a Mason and a proud alumnus initiate of Delta Zeta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Appalachian State University.

He was preceded in death by his father, William F. Lowe, Sr.; mother, Doris Lowe Goldsmith; and brother, Robert David Lowe.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Keever Lowe; sons, Kenneth D. Lowe, Philip B. Lowe and wife Kandi Lowe; step-daughter, Catherine Triplett; stepsons, Gregory Keever and wife Teresa, Edward Keever and wife Debra, and Kenneth Keever. He is also survived by 14 wonderful grandchildren.

The service to honor his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in the chapel of Harry & Bryant, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 pm prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.