Otis Megel Lowry

Otis Megel Lowry, M.D.

December 12, 1923 – June 25, 2024

 Otis Megel Lowry, M.D., of Spring Hope, NC passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the age of 100.

 He was born on December 12, 1923 in Lumberton, NC to the late Martin Luther and Cammie Lowry. He received his early education from Deep Branch School and Pembroke High School, where he graduated in 1940.

Otis, during these early years knew he wanted to pursue medicine and with dedication, drive, and hard work graduated from

Pembroke Normal School in 1941. He then received a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Biology from Lynchburg College in 1949. His post graduate work continued at the University of Virginia where he earned his M.ED.degree in 1952 and earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of North Carolina in 1956. Otis served his country from 1943 – 1946, when he was drafted into what was then, the Army Air Force.

 After graduation, Otis began his medical career as a family practice physician in Franklinton, NC from 1957 – 1960. He then moved to Spring Hope, NC in 1960 and joined Dr. Julian M. Warren to form the Spring Hope Clinic where he practiced medicine and cared for patients locally as well as in Knightdale, NC. Otis retired in 2012 after 55 years of practice. He felt his medical practice had been a fulfilling and rewarding experience with more than his share of loyal patients.

Otis was a member of Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a loyal member of the choir and over the years was also involved in several community and civic activities/organizations.

Otis was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Cammie Lowry; his loving wife, Frances Dale Sanderson Lowry; four brothers, Glenn, Garnett, Marton Jr., and Truett; and two sisters, Eulalia and Daphne.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Martha Jan Lowry, Cammie Lowry Read ( Hank) and Frances Lowry Glover ( Clifton); his grandchildren, Cameron Glover Robey ( David), Connor Lowry Read ( Chelsea), and Chandler Glover Hatley ( Zach); two precious great grandchildren, Addison Lawrence Robey and Anderson Wells Robey; one brother, Brantley Lowry, and two sisters, Shirley Lowry and Maxine Chavis.

The Lowry family would like to express our sincere thanks for all the prayers, visitations, and acts of kindness. A special thank you to the devoted staff and caregivers at Spring Arbor in Rocky Mount, NC; to the staff of the ECU Health Palliative Care Unit in Greenville, NC; and to the staff of Nash Hospice and Palliative Care in Rocky Mount, NC.

A family graveside memorial service will be held at Spring Hope Memorial Gardens on a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in loving memory to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, 2469 Curtis Ellis Drive, Building 100, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 770, Spring Hope, NC 27882; or to a meaningful charity of your choice.

Spring Hope Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Lowry family. Online condolences may be made to www.springhopefh.com.

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