Gilbert Franklin Lowery, 91, of Bay City passed away March 29, 2021.  He was born March 12, 1930 in Lawrenceville, Virginia to the late William Waddell Lowery and Mary Jenny Royster Lowery.  He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Evelyn Neal and Mary Frances Lowery.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Alice Lee Lowery; daughter Pam McKee & husband Walt; son Don Lowery; grandchildren Kevin McKee & wife Hallie and Mason McKee & wife Fancy, and great grandchildren Andrew, Blake, Brodie and Jordyn.

He served four years in the Army from 1948 to 1952.  He was an honor guard while stationed in England.

He retired from Brown & Root after 20 years as an Excavation Superintendent, or a "Gold Hat" as the position was commonly called.  While employed with Brown & Root, he and his wife Alice enjoyed traveling while on jobs located across the country.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to St. Jude Hospital or a charity of your choice.