Don Lowery

Mr. Don Oliver Lowery, age 80 of Sparta, formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee where he was affectionately known as Ollie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Life Care Center of Sparta.

Don was born February 19, 1945 in Repton, Alabama to the late Carl Dayton and Ruby Lee Knowles Lowery. Don was an owner of D & J Bus Service from 1984-2019, a career that took him all over the United States and introduced him to thousands of people along the way. He started his bus driving career shortly after a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed his years of retirement off of the highway but on water taking several cruises. 

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Judy Lynn Lowery who died in September of 2011 and his ten year brother Dale Kennith Lowery.

Survivors include his wife of 11 years Brenda D. Lowery of Sparta

Step-son: Dewayne Hutchings and wife Tammy of Sparta

Two brothers: Weldon Lowery and wife Ruby of Repton, Alabama, Willie "Bo" Lowery of San Jose, California 

Sister-in-law: Barbara Rogers of Cleveland, TN

Cousin: Doris Nalls of Repton, Alabama

A host of nieces and nephews also survive

Visitation for friends in Sparta will be from 4-8:00pm Friday in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm est, Saturday, June 28, 2025 in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home in Cleveland, Tennessee located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00am Saturday at Companion Funeral Home. 

You are invited to share a personal memory of Don or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody Family are honored to assist the Oliver family with these arrangements.