Mr. Van Tyrone Lowery was born August 3, 1947 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Johnnie Johnson and Ernestine L. Lowery. He was a 1965  graduate of  Atkins High School.

Mr. Lowery was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served for 20 years. He served and  later retired as a correctional officer with the Tennessee Correctional Center.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn.

Mr. Lowery departed this life Wednesday November 6, 2024 at Trellis Supportive Care Center following a period of illness.

He leaves cherished memories to brothers. William H. Lowery and Carlos R. (Joyce) Lowery; a sister, Beverly Johnson; a niece, Carla King; close friends Samuel (Alice) Chestnut and Carolyn Hairston; two great nieces, Jordan King and Jada King; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday November 12, 2024 in the chapel of Hooper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm-2:00pm Tuesday.