From: bgsroots Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 2:33 PM To: Lovelace List Subject: Obituary of Harvey Lowder mentions mother Pauline Loveless - IL Harvey Wayne Lowder (1933 - 2016) | Visit Guest Book WAVERLY - Harvey Wayne Lowder, 82, of Waverly passed away peacefully after a brief illness at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Wayne was born on October 8, 1933, in Lowder, the son of Everett and Pauline Loveless Lowder. He married Connie Staton on January 30, 1960, in Jacksonville. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2000. Wayne was a 1953 graduate of Waverly High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of corporal and served from 1953 to 1955. He attended Jump School at Fort Benning, Ga., serving as a member of the 82nd Airborne, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. Wayne was a cement finisher and carpenter by trade and continued working until his 81st birthday. He enjoyed turkey hunting and was an avid Cubs fan. Surviving are his two sons, Mark (Robin) Lowder of Waverly and Mike (Neelu) Lowder of Springfield; sisters, Eileen Kruse of Springfield and Shirley Wasilewski of Athens; a brother, Bill Lowder of Waverly; one grandson, Sean Lowder of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Donald, Robert and Dale. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Waverly East Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Waverly American Legion. The family will meet friends at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions can be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad or Waverly American Legion Building Fund, both c/o Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, 349 Tanner,Waverly, IL 62692. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.