David B. Lowe, age 66, of Eatonton and formerly of Fairmount, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Brightmoor Hospice in Macon.
David was born on June 30, 1958, in Fairmount, GA, the son of the late William Brooks Lowe and Betty Jean Carney Lowe.
David was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture and a major in Animal Science. While at UGA, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and served as the chaplain. He was also a member of the UGA Livestock Judging Team and served as an assistant coach.
After graduation, David began his career as a County Extension Agent in Lee County. After serving in Lee County, he moved to Putnam County and served as the County Extension Director before retiring in 2009 as the County Extension Coordinator in Baldwin County. During his time as a County Extension Agent, he worked with numerous farmers, homeowners, landowners, and 4-H’ers.
David was a member of various organizations, including the Baldwin Jones Putman Cattlemen’s Association, where he was a Past President and a current director. He was also a Past President of the Putman County Farm Bureau and the Baldwin County Progressive Farmers Club. He was a member of the Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Eatonton Elks Lodge.
David is survived by: his uncle, Jack I. Lowe; two God children, Amanda Hartley and her husband Hunter and Zane Duckworth; grand God children, Elleigh and David Hank Hartley.
The family received friends on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel, 105 Lower Harmony Road, Eatonton, GA 31024. The family also received friends on Wednesday, March 5,, at Fairmount United Methodist Church, 121 Calhoun Street, Fairmount, GA 30139.
Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Fairmount United Methodist Church with Reverend Bruce Lovin and Reverend Kitty Scott officiating. Burial followed in Johnson Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Joe Duckworth, Frank Sears, George Larson, Edwin Avery, Taron Durden, Lynn Duggar, David Byrd, and Eddie Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Alpha Gamma Rho Brothers.
In honor of David, guests wore their red and black Georgia Bulldog Attire. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com. Thomas Funeral Home was proudly entrusted with the care of David B. Lowe.