David Cecil Lowe (1935- 2024)
David Cecil Lowe was always proud to call himself a "Florida Cracker". He was affectionately
known as "Sonny" and eventually by his grandchildren as "Grandpa Sonny". David was born in
Zolfo Springs on December 19, 1935 to Ardell and Verdia Lowe. He grew up as the oldest of 3
siblings, tending to the family farm, but was encouraged by his father to explore pursuits outside
of agriculture. A few years after graduating from Hardee County High, he married Gloria Elaine
Quintero. David and Gloria could not wait to start a family of their own, and they went on to have
two children, Tamera Elaine and David Cecil Jr, who was known as "Lucky". Throughout their
marriage, David and Gloria grew strong in their faith and were known by all as hard workers.
David was described as a renaissance man when it came to his career; from building and
running a sawmill to studying radar and working with Bendix/NASA. Throughout it all he
continued to raise livestock and farm. His career took his family throughout the United States
and even to Madagascar and Belize. Tragically, within a year of each other, David lost both his
wife, Gloria, and son, Lucky. David was then remarried to Linda for 6 years before she, too,
passed away unexpectedly.
David took on yet another role as a real estate agent and became very involved in the Fraternal
Order of the Eagles, where he met and married Patricia, "Pat". They were married in 2006.
During his time with the Eagles, he held multiple leadership positions culminating in his role as
State Worthy President from 2017-2018. David and Pat enjoyed cruising and attending Eagles
events. Within the past year, he had moved to be closer to his daughter, Tamera, his 3
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren in Green Cove Springs Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lowe; daughter Tamera Lowe and son in law Craig Price;
brother Paul Lowe and sister Wanda Lowe; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; his
stepchildren Kenneth Newhouse, Jarrell Newhouse, and Dorette Reed; 6 step-grandchildren
and 6 great- step-grandchildren.
We will always remember Sonny wearing his Guayabera shirts and smelling like coffee at all
hours. Everyone who knew Sonny admired his lifelong passion for cultivating the land, from
orchids and roses to peas and sweet potatoes. We could not have asked for a more loving
husband, parent, grandparent, and sibling.
Viewing is at 11 am and services are at 12 pm on March 3, 2024, at Friendship Memorial Chapel.