On Monday, November 16, 2020, Tyler Ray Lowery, son, brother, grandson, and nephew passed away suddenly at the age of 26. Born on August 22, 1994, Tyler was a native of Rutherfordton, North Carolina and attended R-S Central High School. At R-S Central, he was a gifted and hardworking athlete starting as the varsity long snapper all four years and was also the starting middle linebacker for his junior and senior years. A key member of the wrestling team, Tyler lettered every year and was recognized as All-Conference his sophomore and senior years. Since graduating high school, Tyler worked at Rumbling Bald Resort as well as Forest City Honda and was beloved by his colleagues and clients for his charm, quick sense of humor, and his genuinely warm and contagious smile. Beyond what he did on the field in high school or working within the community, Tyler will be forever remembered as a fiercely loyal and dedicated friend. A graveside service will be held to celebrate his life, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion at 3 P.M. on Saturday, November 21. Service will be officiated by Larry Guffey. Tyler will be lovingly remembered by his parents Scott and Angela Lowery, his girlfriend Katrina Lombard and her daughter Madi Rae, his sisters Lexie Lowery and Morgan Lowery Shronts, his brother in-law Paul Shronts, his paternal grandparents Ray and Glenda Lowery, his maternal grandparents Bill and Brenda Morgan, his aunt and uncle Lynn and Rick Young, his cousin and cousins’ daughter Trever Austin and Kennedy Austin. Tyler will also be fondly remembered by his dogs Apollo and Sasha and his extended family and dear friends who are too numerous to count. The family asks that memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to New Hope Community Church of Asheville earmarked for “New Hope Life Recovery” an outreach ministry led by family member Olen McKinney and his wife Desiree. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com Pallbearers: Kevin Brown Alex Keough Paul Shronts Trever Austin Winston Marsh Stephen Orr