Wayne Gilbert Lowe

Wayne Gilbert Lowe, 82, of Amarillo died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Ware Memorial Nursing Home after a lingering illness.

Services were held Friday, May 31, 2013, in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Amarillo with Dr. Clay J. Brown, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with US Army Honors and Masonic Rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Wayne was born November 24, 1930, in Clarendon to Walter and Genoah Lowe. He lived on his family’s ranch near Clarendon attending schools at Chamberlain Community School and later Clarendon schools before serving in the US Army in the Tank Corp during the Korean War.

He was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. He then attended West Texas State University, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in 1956, and a Masters degree in 1963. He retired from teaching in 1987, having taught in Amarillo schools for 31 years. In addition to teaching Wayne ranched full time until 2004 when he hung up his saddle and spurs.

Wayne married Tomi Fowler on November 26, 1975, and they enjoyed 37 years together before he passed away.

He is survived by his wife, Tomi; a brother, Doug Lowe of Clarendon; a sister, Jane Tice of Nacogdoches; daughter, Nicki Arnold and husband Tom of Plano; two grandsons, Kris Arnold and Brandon Arnold, and 4 great grandchildren; nephews, Charlie Lowe and David Lowe, and niece Mandy Tice.

Honorary pallbearers include Charlie Bogard, Fred Molesworth, Jiggs Mann, Bill Craft, Will Chamberlain, Harold Lindley, Clovis McCary, Steve Allen and Mike Smith. Wayne was a member for over 50 years of the Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700 AF&AM.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon.