Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) James R. "Bob" Lowe

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) James R. “Bob” Lowe Bob Lowe, age 79, died peacefully in Fayetteville, Georgia after a life of service and sacrifice to - and for - his family, his community, and his country. Born and raised in the South, Bob was heavily influenced with small town values of integrity, academic accomplishments, and honesty. Bob enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, baseball, reading, and a passion for hard work. After receiving an academic scholarship, Bob attended Virginia’s prestigious Washington & Lee University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Bob volunteered for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D.) aka Bomb Squad where he would eventually earn his Master E.O.D. Badge. Colonel Lowe served two tours in Vietnam taking bombs apart with just hand tools and nerves of steel. He served in EOD before robots and protective bomb suits, so overcoming fear while facing certain death was critical. After a decorated and distinguished military career of twenty years, Bob retired in 1980 as a Lieutenant Colonel from Fort McPherson, Georgia. His post-military careers included Merrill Lynch and the American Cancer Society. Visibly displaying his love for a game that helped shape his character, Bob consistently coached little league baseball teams for many years: His impact and influence left a lifelong impression on so many young boys. After finally retiring to Newnan, Georgia, Bob enjoyed the opportunity to assist others. Whether it was serving as a mentor to young children with reading disabilities, helping adults who never learned to read or delivering meals to the elderly, Bob continued his servant-attitude for the rest of his life. Bob is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years, Anita, Brother Jack Lowe (Shelby) of Loudon, Tennessee, and four proud children: Dr. Bill Lowe (Cathy Lowe), Kathy Lowe McCuiston, Colonel (Retired) Ed Lowe (Suzanne Lowe) & Linda Lowe Bennett (Doug Bennett). He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Bobby Lowe (Elizabeth Lowe), Rebecca Lowe, Ellen McCuiston, Charlotte McCuiston, Sarah Lowe, Robyn Lowe, Hannah Bennett, Mallory Bennett, Riley Bennett and two great grandchildren, Vivian Lowe and Madison Bogert. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com The family will hold a visitation on Thursday, 28 July, 5:00 – 7:00 pm at McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory (38 Jackson Street) in Newnan, Georgia. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Warrior Foundation at the following link http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LTCRBobLowe to honor his memory of service, volunteerism and the importance of education. The family will hold a memorial service at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, 21 November, 1:30 pm. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) James R. "Bob" Lowe

October 10, 1936 - July 24, 2016