Herman "Buddie" Vester Lowery

He was preceded in death by his father, Herman S. Lowery; mother, Ida Colbert Lowery; sister, Hermione Ware; granddaughter, Abigail Elizabeth Kuchera and his loving wife, Mary Ethel Lowery.

Buddie is survived by his daughters, Nan Baggett (O.D.) and Sherrer Kuchera (Chris); a special niece and nephew, Charles and Janice Ware; five grandchildren, Anna Bradham (Darren), Matt Johnson (Jennifer), Christopher Kuchera, Daniel Griffin and Dustin Griffin; and eight great grandchildren. We would like to recognize two special God-children, Jessica and Laurel Emerson; a loving caregiver, Frances Powell and close neighbors, David and Sophie Ranney.

Buddie was born in Munson, Florida and spent his early years in small logging communities in Northwest Florida. He served his country in the U. S. Navy as a Sonar Technician during World War II. Following his service he began working for Hygeia Coca Cola Bottling Company. He was a member of the Poarch Creek Indians and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pensacola. Friends and family were always entertained with many of his wonderful stories.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018 at Barrancas National Cemetery. The funeral cortege will depart the funeral home at 10:00 a.m., Friday.

Pallbearers are O.D. Baggett, Chris Kuchera, Matt Johnson, Daniel Griffin, Christopher Kuchera and Dustin Griffin.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, Fl 32501 or to the charity of your choice.

BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.