Delma Lowery

Rev. Delma O. Lowery, Th.D, Bible Expositor (79), formerly of Harriman passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Elmer Lowery and Fairl Bice Lowery and infant brother, Robert O. Lowery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Edna Lee Barger Lowery and 5 brothers and their wives: Charles (Chuck) and Goldie Lowery of Harriman, TN, Hermon (Hump) Lowery of Harriman, TN, Raymon and Jackie Lowery of Hixon, TN, Leon and Wanda Lowery of Harriman, TN, and Bennie and Paula Lowery of Dallas, TX. Delma was born June 9, 1934 in Copper Hill. He graduated from South Harriman High School in 1953 and served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. Delma preached his first sermon on September 29, 1957 at South Harriman Baptist Church and married Edna Lee Barger that afternoon. He was ordained into the ministry in 1960 at Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN; received his B.S. degree in 1962 from Tennessee Temple in Chattanooga, TN; received his M.S. degree in 1972 from Trinity College in Dunedin, FL; and his Doctorate in Theology degree in 1973, also from Trinity College. Delma's ministry included being in the Pastorate for 12 years, being a writer, an educator, and Bible expositor. Delma founded the Expositor's Bible Center in Newton, IL, where they currently live. He is the author of several books including: Building Steadfast Christians, now in its third printing, The Teachings of Christianity, and A Book of Poetry, Rhymes, Lyrics, Limericks, and Ditties. He also produced DVD's on all of the New Testament Epistles. In 1985, Delma was listed in Who's Who in the World of Religion. From 1973 until present, Delma has served as a missionary under the sponsorship of Missouri Avenue Baptist Church in Clearwater, FL, traveling in 48 states, 9 provinces of Canada, Jamaica, and Mexico teaching the books of the Bible. The family will receive friends at South Harriman Baptist Church in Harriman on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 5-7 pm with funeral service to follow. Burial will be Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00 am at Roane Memorial Gardens in Harriman. Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman will be in charge of arrangements

Delma Lowery

June 9, 1934 - October 8, 2013