Richard Arlen Lowery was born in Hot Springs, Ark. on April 19, 1941 to Edward and Ruth M. (Berg) Lowery.
He died December 27, 2021. Predeceased by brother, James Lowery, partner Robert Young, and ex-wife, Beverly Moyer.
Survived by partner and best friend Glendon Priest; son, Glen E. (Mary) Lowery of Wellsville, NY; Grandsons Anthony M. (Lisa) Lowery of Niskayuna NY; and Giles E. (Melissa) Lowery of Effort PA; great- grandchildren Dean and Myra of Niskayuna. Half-sister, Cricket and half-brother David Lowery of Canada.
Dick enlisted in the Navy at age 17. He moved to Olean, NY upon discharge, and met and married Beverly J. Turock in 1961, divorcing in 1965. Dick was an antique dealer for many years and he was still actively selling on eBay at the time of his death. He will be remembered for his wit, humor, his kindness and knowledge.
Arrangements through Bond Davis Funeral Home of Bath, NY. There will be no visitation. Burial, upon cremation, will be in the Hammondsport, NY Pleasant Valley Cemetery at a future date.