77-year-old Wendell W. Lowery of Grayville, died Thursday, October 18, at his home. He was born October 30, 1940, in Orchardville, Illinois, the son of Edgar and Lureana (King) Lowery. He was married to Mary (Garrett) Lowery, and she survives.
Wendell was a retired carpenter. Among his many interests were playing pool, motorcycles, travelling, collecting Indian artifacts, watching western movies, and enjoying time with is family, especially the grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Mary Lowery; daughters Sherrie Ward and Kathy (Kenny) Thompson, all Grayville; grandchildren Jake (Praveena) Ward, Travis (Ashley) Thompson, Jessica (Kyle) Roosevelt, and Sky Thompson; great grandchildren Brooklyn Thompson and Ethan Thompson; step great grandchildren Tyler Roosevelt, Kylee Roosevelt and Zeke Roosevelt; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Juanita Cook, Eleanor Headley, Helen Collins, Mary Cooley; and brother Donald Lowery.
Visitation is 5-7 pm, Sunday, October 21, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Funeral is 10 am, Monday, October 22 at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville.
The Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville is in charge of all the arrangements.