Parker Lowry
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Parker Rice Lowry of Acworth passed away peacefully holding his wife's hand March 28, 2021. Parker was born January 20, 1936 to A.B.S. and Judith Rice Lowry. He graduated high school from Saint Andrew's-Sewanee, Sewanee, TN (Class of 1953). He then attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957. Parker was a member of the Chi Pi fraternity and the Army ROTC. He served two years at Fort Sill, Korea and Fort Benning. He was retired from Lockheed-martin with 27 years of service. He was an active member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church since 1964. Parker was a Benefactor member of the NRA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by step-grandson, Sean Ellison. He is survived by wife Frances of 57 years; step children Rhonda Jobson (Jim) and Jim Ledford (Doris); grandchildren James Ledford (Shauna), Marie Ledford, Charlotte Weir (Jason), Stephanie Ellison and Sean's widow, Nicole Ellison; ten great grandchildren and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew UMC (3455 Canton Rd., Marietta, GA 30066). Services will be held at Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna, Georgia on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11 am. Following safety protocols for COVID, family and friends can pay their respects following the service in the reception center at the funeral home. Interment will be 3 pm Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. www.carmichaelcares.com 770-435-4467