James Lester Lowery, Jr., 55, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was born in Union County, NC on January 12, 1959 son of Alice Spittle Lowery and the late James Lester Lowery. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM in Waxhaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Mr. Lowery is survived by his mother, Alice S. Lowery of Waxhaw, brother, Barry Lowery of Fort Mill, SC and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to White Oak of Waxhaw, 700 Howie Mine Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173 or Hospice Palliative Care, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC. Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Lowery family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com