Paul F. Lowdermilk

Paul F. Lowdermilk, 75, of Morganton, NC passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Born in Burke County, NC on August 12, 1936, he was the son of the late William Irvin Lowdermilk and Claudia Elizabeth Setzer Lowdermilk. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Paul was a member of First Advent Christian Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, June Adams Lowdermilk of the home; a son, Kevin Paul Lowdermilk and wife, Lisa, of Morganton and his children, Erica Simmons, Brittany Baker, and Allie Lowdermilk; daughter, Beth Dorenbusch of Wilson, NC, and her children, Julie Corrado, J. W. Dorenbusch, Richard Dorenbusch, and Stephen Dorenbusch.In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Wade and Bill; and a sister, Violet.The funeral will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 at First Advent Christian Church with Rev. Jim Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Advent Christian Church, 211 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.