Raymond C. Lowman, Sr.
July 05, 1925 - May 12, 2021
Chesterfield, Va
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Raymond C. Lowman, Sr.
July 05, 1925 - May 12, 2021
Chesterfield, Va
Obituary
Raymond C. “Tally” Lowman Sr., 95, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Thelma Wingo Lowman; sons, Raymond C. Lowman, Jr. (Vicki), John Earl Lowman (Jody); grandchildren, Matthew Lowman, Jonathan Lowman (Christine), Mary Catherine Lowman, Zachary Lowman (Alisa), Jacob Lowman (Zachary); great-grandchildren, Raegen, Waverly, Piper, Copper, Klein & Cable; brother, Frank Lowman. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Nina Eck Crafton and John Edward McCorkle Lowman; brothers, Billy Lowman and Sam Lowman. After high school Tally enlisted in the Army Air Force. He was assigned to the 15th Airforce, 744th Squadron, 456th Bomb Group of B-24 Liberators stationed in Foggia, Italy. Tally was the Ball Turret Gunner. Against all the odds, he survived a bombing mission to Brux, Czechoslovakia. Being shot down on December 16th, 1944 and taken prisoner of war by the Germans. He was liberated in May of 1945 when the Russian front overran the prison camp. He returned to the U.S. via hospital ship and went to a rehab hospital in Denver, Colorado. Tally was a retired printer with the William Byrd Press, a deacon at Branch”s Baptist Church and Sunday School teacher of 4-year old”s for over 40 years, Boy Scout Leader and Skipper of the Sea Scouts in Troop 863, an avid piano player and teacher. He enjoyed Bee Keeping, Gardening, playing with his old tractor and doing custom printing on his early 1900 vintage print shop at his house. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1:00 pm on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Branch’s Baptist Church with his funeral service to begin at 1:00 pm. Interment with military honors will be held following the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Branch’s Baptist Church 3400 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA, 23234.
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 17, 2021 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 17, 2021 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: May 17, 2021 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church Cemetery
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Branch's Baptist Church
- Address: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://branchs.org/
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
4 responses to Raymond C. Lowman, Sr.
Hunter phelps says:
May 14, 2021
Sorry for you loss
Doug Malaspino says:
May 14, 2021
Uncle Tally,
Even though I met you when I met your lovely niece Betty, there was a connection that i had with you. Through this time and spending good quality time with you, from helping you tear a ridding lawn mower apart to washing dishes.
I have always felt that I was welcome in your family and household. I will keep this messsage short and just let you know I really fell in love with you and your family especially Betty, Heck I marred her.
I respect what you have done in your life and would say to any one that the word HERO in any dictionary has your picture beside it.
Rest in piece my fellow Veteran, Uncle, and my Best Man at Betty and my wedding. THANK YOU
Deborah Townsend says:
May 14, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike and Deborah Townsend
Theresa Baber says:
May 16, 2021
Dear Thelma,
I remember first meeting Talley when we worked together at Bullock’s Florist while I was a student at VCU. I remember when we were planning our wedding you told me to get married on April Fool’s Day because it would be your 25th wedding Anniversary. Our wedding was April 1, 1978 at Skinquarter Baptist which you and Talley attended. The reception was at Clover Hill Masonic Lodge. It was Dave’s father’s birthday. Our second daughter Sarah was born on April 1, 1987. April Fool’s Day has always been special. I can’t imagine your heartache. Please know that I love you.
Theresa