Larry Gene Lowman

Larry Gene Lowman, 63, formerly of Israel Chapel Rd., Connelly Springs died Monday, August 24, 2009, following a period of declining health. He was born in Burke County on June 22, 1946 and was the son of the late Dee C. Lowman and Tillie Abee Clark. Larry worked for a number of years at Hickory Chair and enjoyed working on cars. Larry was a member of First Baptist Church, Morganton and a former member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.Left to cherish his memory are his companion of 32 years, Shirley Creasman; sons, Larry Allen Creasman, Wesley Raymond Creasman and his wife, Sherry, all of Burke County, Alvin Ray Creasman of Connelly Springs, and Reggie Lowman of Valdese; and cousins, Harold Abee and Diane Lowman.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Dr. Thomas Bland officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Drawer 459, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.