He was a retired Tow Boat Pilot for the Corp. of Engineer for 26 years, veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was member of Friendship Baptist Church in Amite, LA. He was also preceded in death by one son, David D. Lowery
Survivors include his wife of 50 years Lydia Warnock Lowery of Collins; two daughters, Lee Ann Rotten and husband Jerry of Jacksonville; Leslie Estes and husband Edward of Collins; five grandchildren, Kristen, Jessica, Ashly, Sara and Emma; one sister Jessie Head of Hammonds, LA; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee Jo, Zoey Jane, Rebel Ann, Larkin Lilabeth; an expectant great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Collins Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.



Condolences(10)
Linda Bates
Warren, AR Saturday, December 29, 2018 Lydia and family,so sorry to hear of your loss.Love Y'ALL much!so sorry.i can't be there,i fell in November and can't drive for awhile.
LOVE and PRAYERS,LINDA AND Ricky
Kathy Curtis
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 29, 2018 Prayers for you and your family.Irma James
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 Lydia and family..... my thoughts and prayers are with you. Send my love and hugs.Maria Daniels
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 My prayers and sympathy are with your family at this time.Leighann Tucker
Conway, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Prayers for your family. I always loved visiting with him. He made us laugh all the time when I worked at the farm store. He will be missed and was one of a kind. God bless you all.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 So sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Lesli
, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. At times like this we all need comfort. We all need hope when that happens. I enjoy the promise found at Acts 24:15 where it says, “There will be a resurrection. “Sue Misho
Crossett, AR Wednesday, December 26, 2018 I'm so sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. My prayers are with you all.Pam McDougald
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Sorry for your loss. Mr. Jessie was a wonderful husband and father. Praying God will comfort you all.Carol Moore
Monticello, AR Monday, December 24, 2018 Our prayers are with the entire family