Rex Lowry

Lifelong Konawas resident Rex W. Lowry, 75 passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 at his home. He was born February 26, 1932 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Raymond Dee and Leona (Wortham) Lowry. Rex Graduated from Konawa High School and attended East Central University in Ada for two years and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He Married Wanda Dean Gaines on September 15, 1951 inSherman, Texas.rnrnMr. Lowry was a cattle rancher and also raised thoroughbred race horses and quarter horses. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Konawa.rnHe was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Dee and Leona Lowry, One sister Billie Diane Lowry.rnrnSurvivors include his wife Wanda Lowry of the Home, 3 sons , Timothy E. Lowry and wife, Kathy of Konawa, Ronald R. Lowry and wife Meredith of Konawa, Ricky W. Lowry of Crawley, Colorado., One daughter, Deborah L. Jackson and husband Danny , of Del City,Oklahoma, one sister Margaret Surman and husband, Chuck, of Austin,Texas. rnTen Grandchildren: Damon Jackson and wife Chrissy of Midwest City,Ok.,Michelle Jesse and husband Todd of Konawa, Mellissa Wilson and husband the late Marty Wilson of Konawa,Jason Lowry of Konawa,Heath Lowry and wife Rachelle of Konawa, Paige Stover and husband Donnie of Konawa, Lilah Parker and husband, Stevan of Cromwell,Ok.,Austin Lowry, Dallas Lowry and Talerra Lowry all of Konawa, Okla. rnSix Great Grandchildren: Mikala Wilson,Mikinley Wilson,Mikenna Wilson, Colten Jesse and Jaden Jesse all of Konawa, and Logan Jackson of Midwest City,Okla.rnrnCasket Bearers will be Heath Lowry, Jason Lowry,Damon Jackson, Austin Lowry, Dallas Lowry, Donnie Stover and Todd Jesse.rnrnGraveside Services will be Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at the Konawa City Cemetery with Mark Streetman of the First Baptist Church in Konawa officiating.rnrnServices are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma Funeral Information: June 11, 2007, 11:00 AM