Celebrating the life of
Marion J. Lowe
December 20, 1928 - March 25, 2014
Savannah - Marion Joseph Lowe, 85, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Memorial Medical University surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
He was born December 20, 1928, in Savannah where he lived all of his life.
He attained the rank of Major in the National Guard and served his country for twenty-two years. He graduated as an honor student from Benedictine Military School where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. He lettered in all four sports and was selected as Captain of each team.
Marion Lowe worked at Kaiser Chemical Company and retired after 35 years of loyal service. After retirement, he began a second career at Georgia Ports Authority retiring in May, 2012. His dedication to this job earned him the distinguished recognition as "Man of the Year" awarded by the International Long Shoreman Association, Local 1475 in December, 2012. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and an active supporter of Benedictine Military School. He was an avid golfer and formerly owned Savannah Golf Shop. He was a past member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Marion Lowe was a devoted husband and father whose faith, character, and work ethic inspired and touched the lives of those who knew him. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Stacy Ann Kessler.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 63 years, Gloria Goodwin Lowe of Savannah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lowe Dean of Tybee Island and Bill Lowe Marian of Franklin, TN; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patty King of Spartanburg, SC, Ann Kessler Fred of Savannah, Sue Henderson Doug of Winston Salem, NC, and Kelly Lowe of Savannah; twelve grandchildren; Patrick and Erin Lowe of Tybee Island, Kristen King of Apex, NC, Ray King, III of Charleston, SC, Caroline King of Atlanta, Catherine Kessler Hopewell Jason of Rincon, Claudia Kessler Faller Captain Blake and Dr. Beau Kessler Jessica, both of Savannah, Anna Brantley Dane of Charlotte, NC, Conley Henderson of Winston Salem; Brittney Elliott Grant of Nashville and Dawson Lowe of Franklin, his great-grandchildren include Stacy Ann Hopewell of Rincon, Carter Patnaude, Brileigh Ann Faller and Anna Kate Kessler, all of Savannah.
On Friday, March 28th , the family will receive friends at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Gattman, OBS at 11:00 a .m. on Saturday, March 29, at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tony Fogarty. Raymond King, Jr, Richard Lutz, Jr, John Mell, Richard Silva, Tommy Stacy, Mike Stroud, and O.C. Welch, III
Remembrances may be made in his memory to The Marion Joseph Lowe Scholarship Fund at Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA. 31406.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www. foxandweeks.com
Gloria and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I met him several times and he was always a very kind and pleasant man. I worked with Gloria at Memorial and she always spoke kindly about her husband. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Debbie Hattrich
- Debbie Hattrich, Midway, GA
You all know how much I loved and cared for Big Daddy.Im so sorry for such a loss. I will sure miss him. Praying for you all at this time. May God bless you all and help you through the upcoming days. You all are in my prayers!
- Jennifer D.Claxton, Savannah, GA
Gloria and Family, We send our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. We also celebrate in prayer Spook's long life well lived.
- Greg and Kerry Cleary, Birmingham, AL
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Lowe was a wonderful,kind spirit with a good nature. I was blessed to have known him.
- Mary M. Kessler, Dacula, GA
A legend in his own time, A very special co-worker, man, father, & husband to his family, whose mere presence will echo throughout time in the subtle differences that has been made in so many people's lives. The love and devotion to his wife and family was always at the forefront. Direction and Guidance was just a part of his character. Knowledge and Wisdom was abundant and omnipresent with his words and actions. On a much more personal note: I only wish I had known him for a full 46 years, to have had the time to draw from all that he had to offer to anyone who had the time to look, listen, and learn. As we often would talk about diets & nutritionsome of what his wife fixed for his lunch/snacks, fitness, goals, financesincluding how his families started with a simple $5.00 a week in savings, family not limited to his beloved wife, daughters, and sons, & longevity. Well, we just never seemed to have enough time! May God Bless the Lowe Family during this time of great loss!
- Lisa Grant & Family, Port Wentworth, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.' Rev. 21:4
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Gloria and Family, We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.Marion was truly a 'good guy' who had so many friends.He was looked up to and admired in sports and other fields.He will truly be missed and the Family will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy. Becky
- Becky Burgess, Charlotte, NC
Dear Sue, Doug and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We pray you are comforted that your father is now with his Heavenly Father and his spirit will be with you forever.
- Tricia & Michael Chadzutko, Clemmons, NC
Kelly, Ann, Mrs. Lowe and family: I am sorry for the loss of your father and husband. You will all remain in my prayers.
- Karen Thompson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lowe family. I worked with Mr. Lowe for 20 yrs. He was a fine Man and meant the world to me. I will miss him with all my heart. I will always treasure our memories working together at the port. He is one of the reasons I have the job I have today. I was very thankful to be a part of his life. He was like a second Dad to me.
- Karen Dodd, Guyton, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Mr. Lowe I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts, heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Grief will heal with time but the happy and loving memories will not fade. Cherish the embraces from your family and friends at this time and always. My deepest condolences, Your friend Paco
- paco, savannah, GA
Gloria and family, My sincere condolences to you and all the family. Remember the happy times as they help with the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Kathy Williams Shelton, Snellville, GA
I was deeply saddened with the word that BIG DADDY,SPOOK has left us.He was a dear friend whom i had a great pleasure playing golf with him many years at the Muny .we played in the LOWE BLITZ.what a great man,father and husband he was .he will be missed by so many.my prayers go out to his family .God bless him!!
- mike cohen, savannah, GA
You don't know me but I knew Marion in the '60s and '70s when were both football officials. I was a new official and Marion taught me how to be a good officail. We worked together until I left Savannah. My sympathis to your family. He was a very special person.
- John Crow, Rincon, GA
Gloria and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I met him several times and he was always a very kind and pleasant man. I worked with Gloria at Memorial and she always spoke kindly about her husband. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Debbie Hattrich
- Debbie Hattrich, Midway, GA
You all know how much I loved and cared for Big Daddy.Im so sorry for such a loss. I will sure miss him. Praying for you all at this time. May God bless you all and help you through the upcoming days. You all are in my prayers!
- Jennifer D.Claxton, Savannah, GA
Gloria and Family, We send our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. We also celebrate in prayer Spook's long life well lived.
- Greg and Kerry Cleary, Birmingham, AL
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Lowe was a wonderful,kind spirit with a good nature. I was blessed to have known him.
- Mary M. Kessler, Dacula, GA
A legend in his own time, A very special co-worker, man, father, & husband to his family, whose mere presence will echo throughout time in the subtle differences that has been made in so many people's lives. The love and devotion to his wife and family was always at the forefront. Direction and Guidance was just a part of his character. Knowledge and Wisdom was abundant and omnipresent with his words and actions. On a much more personal note: I only wish I had known him for a full 46 years, to have had the time to draw from all that he had to offer to anyone who had the time to look, listen, and learn. As we often would talk about diets & nutritionsome of what his wife fixed for his lunch/snacks, fitness, goals, financesincluding how his families started with a simple $5.00 a week in savings, family not limited to his beloved wife, daughters, and sons, & longevity. Well, we just never seemed to have enough time! May God Bless the Lowe Family during this time of great loss!
- Lisa Grant & Family, Port Wentworth, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.' Rev. 21:4
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Gloria and Family, We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.Marion was truly a 'good guy' who had so many friends.He was looked up to and admired in sports and other fields.He will truly be missed and the Family will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy. Becky
- Becky Burgess, Charlotte, NC
Dear Sue, Doug and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We pray you are comforted that your father is now with his Heavenly Father and his spirit will be with you forever.
- Tricia & Michael Chadzutko, Clemmons, NC
Kelly, Ann, Mrs. Lowe and family: I am sorry for the loss of your father and husband. You will all remain in my prayers.
- Karen Thompson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lowe family. I worked with Mr. Lowe for 20 yrs. He was a fine Man and meant the world to me. I will miss him with all my heart. I will always treasure our memories working together at the port. He is one of the reasons I have the job I have today. I was very thankful to be a part of his life. He was like a second Dad to me.
- Karen Dodd, Guyton, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Patty and Sue we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim and Marianna
- Jim Pedrick, Savannah, GA
Mr. Lowe I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts, heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Grief will heal with time but the happy and loving memories will not fade. Cherish the embraces from your family and friends at this time and always. My deepest condolences, Your friend Paco
- paco, savannah, GA
Gloria and family, My sincere condolences to you and all the family. Remember the happy times as they help with the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Kathy Williams Shelton, Snellville, GA
I was deeply saddened with the word that BIG DADDY,SPOOK has left us.He was a dear friend whom i had a great pleasure playing golf with him many years at the Muny .we played in the LOWE BLITZ.what a great man,father and husband he was .he will be missed by so many.my prayers go out to his family .God bless him!!
- mike cohen, savannah, GA
You don't know me but I knew Marion in the '60s and '70s when were both football officials. I was a new official and Marion taught me how to be a good officail. We worked together until I left Savannah. My sympathis to your family. He was a very special person.
- John Crow, Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
