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”
sorry for the loss! I only seen him a few times but he was a Goodman
To the Lowman Family Our condolences to you all
He would be dearly missed!
Jim Lowman was a forthright man. A good sheriff and family man, he kept his yard immaculent.
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.
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
Molino Res – - Wonderful sentiment.
To Sue and Family, Our condolences to you all
May God keep his arms around you and keep you close
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)
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
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!
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.
“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
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
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 !
Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
R.I.P. Sheriff Lowman. It was a pleasure to have you as my shift Lt. and as Sheriff
My condolences to Leslie and family…