Richard Wesley Lowman

Richard Wesley Lowman, 76, of Aberdeen, died Tuesday, November 7, at Perry Point VAMC. Mr. Lowman was the son of the late Charles S. Lowman and Lucinda Nellie (Melson) Lowman. He was married for 30 years to his beloved wife, Chong Soo Lowman. He was the loving father of James Wesley Lowman of Odenton, Maryland, Sharon Mady and her husband John of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Norma Jean Cole and husband Richard of Columbia, South Carolina, Sonyi Ahn and husband Michael, of Loa Angeles, California, grandfather of 12, and great-grandfather of 14. He was the dear brother of William Charles Lowman of Bentley, Kansas, Zona Genevieve Zimmerman of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the late Donald Ray Lowman and the late Kenneth D. Lowman. Mr. Lowmanretired from the U.S.Army as a Sergeant Major with almost 30 years of service, and service in the Korean War. He was a recipient of the National Defense Medal (1st OLC), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (1st through 9th Awards). Following service with the Army, he worked at Edgewood Proving Ground as a Chemical Weapons Inspection Supervisor (GS12). He also served as a Chemical Weapons Advisor during the Desert Storm Conflict. He was a very active member of Bible Baptist Church, a life member of the American Legion Post 128, a life member of the VFW, member of the Korean Veterans Association. He enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting, and fishing, and was a member of the North American Hunters Association. He also umpired for the ASA for 40 years. He enjoyed refereeing and umpiring, enjoyed all sports in general. He enjoyed living life. A viewing will be held Friday, November 10, from 6-9 PM and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10AM-12PM, at Bible Baptist Church, 41 Mitchell Avenue, Aberdeen, Maryland, 21001. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at 12:00 PM, at Bible Baptist Church. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, December 15, 11:00 AM. Pastor Ben Cordle will officiate. Contributions amy be made to Bible Baptist Church. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001