Funeral Sunday In Cantonment For Former Escambia Sheriff

October 21, 2011

Funeral services have been set for Escambia County Sheriff Jim Lowman.

Lowman, who served as sheriff from 1992-2000, passed away Wednesday night after battling an undisclosed illness for months. He had also recently undergone a hip replacement. Lowman was 76.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment, with visitation to be held one hour prior to service time. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment is in charge of arrangement.

He was narrowly defeated for reelection by Ron McNesby in 2000, losing by just 2,110 votes.

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17 Responses to “Funeral Sunday In Cantonment For Former Escambia Sheriff”

  1. wayne on October 22nd, 2011 12:41 pm

    sorry for the loss! I only seen him a few times but he was a Goodman

  2. Theresa Stevens on October 22nd, 2011 8:23 am

    To the Lowman Family Our condolences to you all
    He would be dearly missed!

  3. 429SCJ on October 22nd, 2011 6:21 am

    Jim Lowman was a forthright man. A good sheriff and family man, he kept his yard immaculent.

  4. Fellow Believer on October 22nd, 2011 1:02 am

    I served with Jim Lowman as a deacon. We were both ordained in January 2004. He was faithful to the same woman for 38 years and praise God for Bro John Smith and his leadership at FBCC. Its sad that many people are told they can serve in every area of a church except deacon if they dont measure up to what some define as a biblical standard! And under the new pastor there he would have never had that chance…. Praise God for the Blood of Jesus.

  5. Teresa Davidson on October 21st, 2011 10:20 pm

    Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls at this very difficult times of your life. I always thought of Jim as a second dad. I always enjoyed his visits to the Oriental House when he was able to come in for coffee. Jim was a great hearted man for that I know he is walking the streets in heaven. I just can’t believe he’s gone. God only takes the best. May God Bless you and the rest of the family during this time.

    Love ya,
    Teresa from the Oriental House

  6. marie on October 21st, 2011 10:12 pm

    Molino Res – - Wonderful sentiment.

  7. Paul & Marla Currier on October 21st, 2011 12:20 pm

    To Sue and Family, Our condolences to you all
    May God keep his arms around you and keep you close

  8. Sidney Sharp on October 21st, 2011 11:53 am

    Sue and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good person, he’s gone way too soon.
    Sidney Sharp (Lee Sharp)

  9. joann and steve danforth on October 21st, 2011 1:23 am

    Jen and family.
    We are very saddened for your loss. Your father will greatly be missed in the community and in all of our hearts. The good Lord now has him again, he will bless you with his grace and strength to get through each day. We love you.
    Joann and Steve

  10. Curtis Finney on October 20th, 2011 10:44 pm

    I had the honor to be ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church Cantonment in January 2004. That Sunday night I shared the platform with Bro Jim Lowman who also was ordained that night. I had the privelege of serving with him and by him at FBCC. There was never a time I did not see him he did not smile and great me with a handshake. I can still hear him say Curtis, How are you tonight? at every deacons meeting…..Rest in peace brother!

  11. Tina Seely on October 20th, 2011 10:28 pm

    Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. As you know, he was such a special person. I will never forget all of the good times on the campaign trail and our “celebration” the night he won the election:)
    I can just see Richard and Jim sitting around joking about the good old days and all of the fun they had over the years.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.

  12. Molino Res on October 20th, 2011 10:01 pm

    “The Final Inspection”

    The policeman stood and faced his God,
    Which must always come to pass.
    He hoped his shoes were shining.
    Just as brightly as his brass.

    “Step forward now, policeman.
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you always turned the other cheek?
    To My church have you been true?”

    The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
    “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
    Because those of us who carry badges
    can’t always be a saint.

    I’ve had to work most Sundays,
    and at times my talk was rough,
    and sometimes I’ve been violent,
    Because the streets are awfully tough.

    But I never took a penny,
    That wasn’t mine to keep….
    Though I worked a lot of overtime
    When the bills got just too steep.

    And I never passed a cry for help,
    Though at times I shook with fear.
    And sometimes, God forgive me,
    I’ve wept unmanly tears.

    I know I don’t deserve a place
    Among the people here.
    They never wanted me around
    Except to calm their fear.

    If you’ve a place for me here,
    Lord, It needn’t be so grand.
    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don’t…..I’ll understand.

    There was silence all around the throne
    Where the saints had often trod.
    As the policeman waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.

    “Step forward now, policeman,
    You’ve borne your burdens well.
    Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets,
    You’ve done your time in hell.”

    Author Unknown

    Rest in Peace Sheriff Lowman

  13. Lauren on October 20th, 2011 8:52 pm

    Dearest Sue, I am so sorry for your loss darling. I know how much he meant to you and the children. He is with Jesus now and there is no more suffering. May God Bless all of you and keep in this time of grief. Thinking of you and everyone else you and the girls and the children are in my prayers. Love Lauren

  14. Larry and Susan Smith on October 20th, 2011 7:37 pm

    Jim may you rest in peace. Pensacola will always hold a nspecial place in our hearts for you. To his family we love you for allowing us to have the priviledge of his great service and his pride in our great city. God Bless you !

  15. Kim & Elliott Attaway on October 20th, 2011 3:45 pm

    Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  16. Gavin Price on October 20th, 2011 3:14 pm

    R.I.P. Sheriff Lowman. It was a pleasure to have you as my shift Lt. and as Sheriff

  17. Greg MCGahan on October 20th, 2011 3:00 pm

    My condolences to Leslie and family…