Jay Steven Lowman

Jay Steven Lowman, 86, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday December 11, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born February 6, 1927 to the late John W. and Louisa Lowman, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Mr. Lowman retired from Motor Convoy in 1984 after 35 years of service. After his retirement, he was employed by the Dawson County School System for 10 years. Jay was a deacon at Goshen Baptist Church for over 50 years and taught the adult Sunday school class for over 25 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WW II where he served in the European Theater, was a member of Etowah Lodge #222 F & AM, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Eula Sharp, and brothers, Austin Lowman and Coy Lowman.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Selma P. Lowman, Dawsonville; sons and daughters in law, Duane and Catherine Lowman, Allentown, Michigan, Russell and Sara Lowman, Dawsonville; Lynn Steven and Kimberly Lowman, Watkinsville; sister in law, Lucille Lowman, Dawsonville; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 14, 2013 at 1 o'clock at Goshen Baptist Church. Rev. Ronny Bennett, Rev. Jason Hamby, and Rev. Russell Burt will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until 9 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Goshen Baptist Church Building Fund

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.