Jessie Ray Lowry, Sr.

HENDERSON- Jessie Ray Lowry, Sr., 73, of Bill Bragg-Morton Road, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Maria Parham Health. Born December 8, 1948 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Marie Abbott Lowry and Charlie P. Lowry, II. He was retired from the Henderson Glass Plant where he worked as a mechanic for 42 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday June 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at South Henderson Church of God by the Rev. Jeff Prewer. The family will visit with friends following the service. Jessie is survived by his fiancé, Teresa Abbott of the home; his daughter, Tracy Lowry Ayscue of Kittrell; his son, Jessie Ray “J.R.” Lowry, Jr. of Kittrell; two grandchildren, Megan Ayscue and Dawson Ayscue; his sister, Diane L. Edwards and husband, William of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Pete Lowry. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society, 165 US Hwy 158 Bypass, Henderson, NC 27537 or to any organization that helps horses .