Roy Lowder

Roy Lee Lowder, 86, of Hopewell, died Monday, August 06, 2007 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lowder was born in Lawrenceville, VA and was a retired millwright with Dupont. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of the New Covenant Church of the Brethren in Enon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Webster and Electa Herrin Lowder, and a son, Brian K. Lowder. Surviving are his wife, Elaine McLauchlin Lowder of Hopewell, three daughters Shelley L. Manikus and husband, Hubert, of Chester, Stephanie L. Connelly and husband, Colin, of Chester, and Melanie L. McDole of Hopewell; four grandchildren Michael Manikus, Anna Manikus, Rachel Manikus, and Michael McDole, Jr. and two brothers Harvey Lowder of Mexico and Frank Lowder of Melbourne, FL.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 6 â?? 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens in Prince George County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heifer Project International P.O.Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692 or to your favorite charity.
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