Mr. Emmett Ray Lowery of South Boston, VA passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born January 12, 1937 in Halifax County, VA, and was 78 years old. He was the Son of the late Emmett Lee Lowery and the late Mary Seamster Lowery. He retired from Centel where he worked in installation and repair. He was also a member of Beth Car Baptist Church. Mr. Emmett Ray Lowery is survived by: His Wife Lynda Sheperd Lowery One Daughter Sondra L. Shaver and husband Michael of Clarkrange, TN Graveside service will be held, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Al Marguerat officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from7-8:30 P.M. at Powel Funeral Home and other times at his home 1020 Avondale Drive South Boston, VA In lieu of flowers please consider the Halifax County Humane Society P.O. Box 965 Halifax, VA 24558 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592