William Harry Lowe

William H. Lowe, 70 of Marion passed away at 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at home

after an extended illness.

Bill was born December 12, 1952, in Carbondale to Harry and Jeanetta Rosaleen (Peebles)

Lowe, Jr.

Bill was an interior and exterior painter for over 40 years who owned and operated his own

business, Bill Lowe Painting for over 18 years. He enjoyed the challenges of his work, the

people he worked with, and the clients who often became his friends. He loved to share his life

story with his clients and brag on his grandchildren.

Bill loved fishing with his only grandson and buying toys and gifts for his granddaughters. He

was a very generous man and an inspiration to so many.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Brenda Lowe along with stepchildren Steven Craig of

Marion, IL; Khara (Eric) Kelly of Thompsonville, IL; John (Kelli) Craig of Arnold, MO and

granddaughter Nikki (Bryan) Anderson [great-grandchildren K.K, Madi, Maci and McKynzee] of

Marion; granddaughter Madison (Griffin) Futrell of Hopkinsville, KY; granddaughter Kaydence

Kelly of Marion and grandson Will Kelly of Marion; sisters, Vicki Boaz of Herrin, Pam (Bruce)

Mandrell of Longmont, CO, brother, David Lowe of Crab Orchard; sister Debbie Smith of

Waterloo, Deana Batson of Smithton, and Dianne (Bill) Akrens of Webster Groves, MO; and

brother John (Donna) Lowe of Jacob.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sherry Emery and Suzanne Sappington.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023. Interment will be at Rosehill cemetery following services.

Binkley-Ross Funeral Home in Marion has been entrusted with the arrangements.  In Lieu of customary remembrances the family requests with gratitude that memorial donations be directed to the American Cancer Society.