Teddie Herbert Lowe

Teddie Herbert (Ted) Lowe, Sr., Esq., was called by God to his heavenly home on December 27, 2009 at age 78. His death was a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on December 11, 2009. Although he will be sorely missed, Ted told his family that he knew there was a better life after this one, as the Bible says in Philippians 1:23: "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better". Ted Lowe Sr. was born February 4, 1931, in Carroll County, Virginia, the son of the late Rev. Troy Elijah Lowe and Rausy Lowe Billings. Mr. Lowe grew up in North Carolina and after graduating high school, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean war. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he taught at the University of Tennessee while earning a law degree. He was a respected member of the Tennessee bar, practicing law in Knoxville until the time of his death, and in fact was on his way to work when his vehicle was struck by a car and a truck. Ted also owned and operated RA-Tel Broadcasting Company which owned radio station WKXV-AM, broadcasting Southern Gospel music and preaching for over 26 years.Mr. Lowe lived out his Christian faith with humility and compassion, and was characterized by his great love for his family. He lived out the scripture verse in Philippians 2:3, "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves". He was a kind but direct man of integrity, following the letter of the law, but also concerned about following the law of God’s love, helping those who came to him for assistance, but were unable to pay for legal services. He was blessed with a quick and humorous wit, and always had a lawyer joke to share. Ted is survived by his former wife, Brenda V. Lowe of Farragut; son, Ted H. Lowe Jr. (Cathy) of Knoxville; daughters, Lisa L. Lowe of Knoxville, Mary Lowe Graham (Dr. Brett) of Texas, and Angela D. Lowe of Virginia; grandchildren, Melissa Lowe, Justin Lowe and Lana Lowe of Knoxville and great-granddaughter, Autumn Lowe; sisters, Helen Doby, Imogene Howard (Clegg), Sue Gussman and brother, Earl Dean Lowe (Charlotte) all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends Dr. Fred Hurst, Ali Khalil, Frank Watkins, Bob Cole and Ron "Twiggy" Guinn, Jeff Wyberly. Ted will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ted's memory to Home Federal Bank to endow a scholarship for an underpriviliged student in Little Pine, NC, where Ted's father was an elder. Ted, you will be fondly remembered, and we must bid you farewell, "Until the day break, and the shadows flee away" (Solomon’s Song 4:6).

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Teddie Herbert Lowe

February 4, 1931 - December 27, 2009