Greenbrier Baptist pastor Lowery dies at 68

Greenbrier Baptist pastor Lowery dies at 68

Ricky E. Lowery, 68, died Oct. 18.

Lowery had served as pastor of Greenbrier Baptist Church in Madison since May 2005. Raised in the area, he was ordained to preach in July 1981 and has led two other churches in the area as a bivocational pastor. He has been a pastor for 40 years, 17 at Greenbrier.

Limestone Baptist Association extends condolences and prayers to the [f]amily of pastor Ricky Lowery,” the association posted on its Facebook page. “Ricky has been a faithful pastor in our area for many years.”

He is survived by his wife, Mickie Lowery of Toney; daughters, Nicole Lowery and Misty Lowery-Haney; and four grandchildren.The visitation will be Sun., Oct. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier Baptist Church followed by a funeral service.