George Lowder

George Tensloe Lowder, 85, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev.’s Gary MacDonald and Roxanne Almond, with burial to follow in the Boger’s Chapel UMC Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service.

George was born on April 22, 1935 in Cabarrus County to the late Robley and Rosie Ethel Roberts Lowder. He is also preceded in death by his 7 brothers and sisters.

George was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served 7 years. He was in construction, helping build many beautiful, custom homes. During his free time, George enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, camping and watching sports.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah “Mickey” Virginia Troutman Lowder; children, G. Tim Lowder (Stephanie), Tammy Lambert (Avery) and Terrie Thieneman (Mark); sister, Frances Raymer; brothers, Tommy Lowder and Gerald Lowder; grandchildren, Eli Lowder, Jacob Lowder, Megan Hatley, Whitney Short; great-grandchildren, Harper and Avett Hatley, Kaison and Elaina Short.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boger’s Chapel Feeding Ministry, 1775 Flowes Store Road E, Concord, NC 28025.