Lauris Earl Lowery

Lauris Earl Lowery, 84, of Carlyss, LA, died at 8:35 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Lowery was born June 29, 1930 in Bancroft, LA, where he graduated from Merryville High School. He worked as an operator and foreman at Olin Chemical for over thirty years, retiring thirty-two years ago. Mr. Lowery was a member and Deacon of Sulphur United Pentecostal Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to spend time outdoors. He also enjoyed archery, gardening and loved to spend time with his family. He was a man of few words, but will be missed greatly. Mr. Lowery is survived by his wife, Janice Rankin Lowery; children, Mitchell Lowery, John Gregory Lowery, Shannon Racca and husband Kenneth, Kaylon Oliver and husband David, and Paul Lowery and wife Lucretia; brother, Lawrence Lowery and wife Sue; sister, Geraldine Cirello; and grandchildren, Amanda, Tristen, David, Heavenly, and Roy. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and four brothers. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Reverend O.L. Gunter will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and continue on Friday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.