Ronald Wayne "Ron" Lowery, 71 of Valley Springs, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

The son of Callaway "C.C" and Margie (Morrison) Lowery was born March 2, 1948 at Harrison.  He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and a member of Western Grove Bible Church.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #198 of St. Joe, where he had served as regional commander.

Ron was a 6 year US Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era, then he served an additional 17 years in the US Army Reserve.  After his military service, he worked at Valley Springs School and Western Grove School as a bus mechanic and bus driver for 25 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.  Ron's family was his world and he loved spending time with his grandkids.  He was a wonderful husband and the best dad.  To his family and friends, he was loving, devoted, kind and compassionate, never having a bad word to say about anyone.

He was preceded in death by his father, C.C. Lowery, a brother, Eddie Lowery, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeanette Lowery, Clifford and Loretta Sisco, Coy and Penny Eddings, Billy Eddings and Gladys Eddings.

Ron is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elvida Lowery, of the home; his mother, Margie Lowery of Everton; two sons and their wives, Doug and Diana Lowery of Western Grove and Dustin and Melissa Lowery of Valley Springs; two brothers, Kermit Lowery and wife Candy of Hasty and Bobby Lowery of Everton; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Eddings of St. Joe, Coeta and Steve Hensley of Valley Springs, Leveta and Buddy Snyder of Eros and Judy Eddings of Winslow; 9 grandchildren, Trevor Lowery (Staci), Walker Lowery, Alex Lowery (Matt Hyde), Trevor Collins (Kearson), Callie Heft (Barney), Skyler Lowery (Lexi Williams), Mabel Lowery, Molly Lowery and Maddie Lowery; 4 great grandchildren, Anna, Karter, Emma-Jean and Kirby and one little peanut on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, all who loved him and will miss him.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Harrison with Pastor Dennis Sisco and Gabe Hensley officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Western Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Katrina Scott, Marla Shepherd, Robert Eddings, Kyle Sisco, Billy Snyder, Eric Lowery and Matthew Hyde.

Honorary pallbearers are the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Hills and the members of American Legion Post #198, St. Joe.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion, Post 198.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .