Rutherford "Spencer" Lowery, Jr.

Rutherford “Spencer” Lowery Jr. passed away in his sleep Saturday April 22, 2017. Spencer was born in Sandersville, MS on March 9, 1937, his parents were Rutherford “Gooch” Lowery Sr. & Edith Lowery. Spencer was the oldest of nine children, hence one of his nick names “big brother”. His siblings are Ruth “Horty” Middleton, Ford Lowery, Elmyra Crownover (deceased), Ann Kennedy, Susie Chisholm, Jonah Lowery (deceased), Robbie Lowery & Cammie Sumrall. After graduating from Sandersville High School Spencer worked in the pipeline industry where he was able to travel around the Southeastern US. During that travel he met Dorothy Ann Moore in North Alabama at a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ in the small town of Russellville. They met on November 1, 1958 and were married after a lengthy courtship of 28 days and have been happily married for over 58 years. Spencer and Dot had 2 children, Bonnie and Clark who gave them 6 grandchildren, Cory, Chad, Judson, Jordan, Jade and Sophia. They also have 3 great grandchildren, Trinity, CJ & Owen. After working several years in the pipeline industry Spencer tried his hand at working in the oil fields, where he spent more than 25 years working at V.A. Sauls in Heidelberg, driving a truck and pushing tools, then for another 12 years, until his retirement, he drove a truck for Delchamps Grocery. Spencer was a faithful husband, who lovingly cherished his role as a caring nurse while helping Dot cope with multiple strokes during the later years of their marriage. Spencer was also a faithful follower of the Jehovah’s Witness religion and died believing that he would be resurrected after Armageddon, back to a paradise earth, where pain and suffering would be a thing of the past. His strong conviction to his religion kept him focused throughout his life to always treat others the way he would want to be treated. This conviction was evident not only with his family but with his coworkers and friends. Spencer will be greatly missed but this world is a much better place because of the example he set while here. Visitation will be at 1 p. m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ in Heidelberg, with the memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. Please give continued support to Spencer’s loving wife, Dot, who is now residing in Laurel at Comfort Care Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to continue the prosperity of the Heidelberg congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses’.

Rutherford "Spencer" Lowery, Jr.

March 9, 1937 - April 22, 2017