Dodd James Lowery

­­­Dodd James Lowery, 52, of College Station, passed away April 15, 2017. His life will be honored and celebrated with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in College Station, Texas. Cremation and memorial services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.

Dodd was born in Pasadena, Texas in January 7, 1965.  He was a graduate of Sam Rayburn High School Class of 83 and attended The California Culinary Academy and studied at San Jacinto Jr College to pursue his love for cooking and the culinary arts.

Dodd grew up in Pasadena, TX and developed a fondness for sports at a very early age.  He was often at the ball park, in the gym, on the field, or court as he enjoyed everything from baseball to tennis.  He was also a fan of fishing and would venture out to the lake at any offer.  His love for food also came at an early age and he was often teased about fried chicken being his first food as a baby.  He would spend much of his life pursuing his love for cooking and grilling- sharing his knowledge and recipes with the rest of his friends and family.  Dodd had a quick wit, dry humor and a list of nicknames (or terms of endearment as some would say) ranging from The Pillsbury Doughboy to Uncle Sunshine.  Dodd was a good neighbor and one of the most honest and dependable persons you could ever hope to meet- he was always willing to lend a hand.  Dodd was a good friend and has one of the best circle of friends you can find.  If you knew Dodd, then you know he loved rock n roll music (still has the cassette collection to prove it), funny movies (could quote every line from the Blues Brothers), and beer.  Cheers to you, Dodd you will be greatly missed.

Dodd was preceded in death by his father, Doyal Lowery; uncle, Royal Lowery; grandparents Pearl and Leonard Lowery all of Trinity, TX;  grandparents, Margaret and Harry Fritsch of Pasadena, TX; and cousin Nathan Fritsch of San Leon, TX.Survivors include his mother, Shirley Lowery Tingley, of College Station; wife of 15 years, Sarah Ann Lowery of Houston; brother, Darrel Lowery and wife Brenda of Ashburn, VA; sister, Diane Lowery Tovey and husband Robbie of Carmine, TX; aunt, Polly Simmons and husband Jim of Trinity, TX; uncle, L.D. Lowery and wife Irene of Groveton, TX; aunt, Bernita Prater Lowery of Conroe, TX; uncle, Jim Fritsch and wife Sylvia of San Leon, TX; nieces and nephews, Jesse Scroggins and wife Amanda Jackson of Ft. Worth, TX, Sarah Tovey and Emi Canales of Kingsville, TX, Shannon Tovey Munoz and husband Dusty of Deer Park, TX, Caden Tovey of Carmine, TX, Thomas Lowery and Rachel Lowery of Ashburn, VA. He is also survived by a wonderful multitude of relatives, cousins, step-family, neighbors and others he considered his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Covenant Presbyterian Church at 220 Rock Prairie Rd in College Station, Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living at 1869 Briarcrest Dr. in Bryan, or to the Royal and Doyal Memorial Scholarship Fund at c/o Melvin Shelly, PO Box 1168, Trinity, TX 75862.

Condolences

  1. Dodd was such a blessing to me personally and to the Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We will miss him.

  2. I will miss our morning conversations. I ‘ll carry on the nickname you dubbed me with “Pavement Preacher”. Till we meet again my friend.

  3. The entire Lowery family is in our thoughts and prayers. Marvin & Sue Clark, Jeff Clark, and Brian & Susan Clark

  4. Condolences to the family.
    Dodd always had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. I will always remember playing a lot of sports with him while growing up in Pasadena.

  5. There is truly a new shining star in the Heavens above – from holding Dodd as a newborn to visiting with him at this wedding to visiting on Facebook – I will always remember – all my love and prayers to Shirley and all

  6. My sincere condolences to the family. Dodd was a one of a kind. If you did not want the truth then you did not ask Dodd. He was my homecoming date our freshman year. Continued prayers and much love.

  7. I’m so thankful to God that we were able to reconnect after all the years. I will miss your wit and sense of humor always.

  8. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Will miss his FB posts, comments. Had known Dodd since he was 6 years old when Darryl was on my t-ball team. Shirley, Joyce and I are so sorry for your loss. You were a great team-mother. I’m sure everyone will miss him.

  9. His witty comebacks will be missed. It was a blessing to reconnect with him via facebook a few years back.

  10. I will miss your sweet posts that always made me smile! Gone but never forgotten.
    RIP
    Our deepest sympathy to the family of this special guy! May God give you comfort during this very sad time.

  11. So sadden to hear of Dodd’s passing. I will miss his funny wit replies on my FB posts. I will miss mostly his kind words of my beautiful smile. I’m sorry Dodd, that smile has been turned upside down. May you Rest In Peace and much prayers to your family!

  12. You will be missed a lot RIP my friend till we meet again God bless you and your family Heaven is a happier place

  13. My deepest sympathy to the family… as many of Dodds friends, I grew up with him all thru elementary and junior high.. many many fond memories I will hold tightly in my thoughts.

  14. Dodd, I will miss you more than words could ever convey, I love you dearly my special friend. God Bless you, and I can’t wait until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.. GNight Charlie (sir)

  15. God bless you my old friend may u rest in peace, in the lords hand!!!! My condolences to all his family and friends……

  16. Michael and I send much love for those he leaves. He was a wonderful man and I loved watching him grow up at First Presbyterian Pasadena. I was so happy to reconnect on FB and enjoy him and his love shown to all
    Michael & Susan Wallace and family

  17. To my dear friend Pills! I can’t begin to get my head around it. But I know he will be there when my time comes and will be right back sharing all the good times we had. I can’t begin to tell you how much he will be missed, he was always there for me. He’s a reminder to all of us how short and precious life really is. I will do my best to show my Love in hope I can make a difference. May God bless us all and God be with you and yours.

  18. Shirley and the rest of the Lowery family,

    I am so sorry for your loss of Dodd. Such a witty and caring young man. He was always so friendly and patient with the other kiddos in the Basket and Central neighborhood. He definitely made the world a better place by being here. Hang on to those wonderful memories. God bless all of you.

    Betsy Polgue

  19. I have many good memories of Dodd from church, school and sports. Rest in peace Dodd. Prayers said for the entire Lowery family.

  20. Shirley,

    You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. So sorry we can’t be there to give you a loving hug. Please accept virtual hugs until we return next week.

    Our love, Dave and Lou Ellen

  21. Kathy remembers teaching Dodd in Sunday School, when he was four years, at First Presbyterian Church Pasadena, TX.
    Our sincere condolences to the entire Lowery family.
    Our love and prayers.

  22. So sorry to hear the news. May God welcome Dodd home and heal everyone’s pain from his much too early departure.

  23. Shirley, you and your family have our sympathies. We will miss not seeing DJ his winning smile, and our many conversations. May you find comfort in all those around you and in the memories that DJ has left with you.
    Always With HOPE,
    Christine Graham
    (Neighbor)

  24. Iam so sorry for your your loss, as a life long friend we bounded at a early age at church. He was truly of everything the obituary says. I will sorely miss him God Speed to all.

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