Elder Charles E. Lowe, Sr.

Charles Edward Lowe Sr. was born June 17, 1952, Warren, Arkansas to the proud parents of James Sr. Mary Lowe. Charles accepted Christ at a young age in Kansas City, MO. He attended high school at Central High School, where he participated in track and field. Charles gained many medals and letters. Charles graduated from Central in 1970. He then went into higher learning he attended Theology College. He went in the Army in 1970 and was honorable discharged in 1979. Charles had a love for bowling, playing pool, skating, and bull riding. His greatest love was cooking and grilling for his family and friends. Charles was a prankster; you can always find him putting a smile on someone’s heart land playing or telling jokes. Charles met the love of his life Janice M. Lowe and married May 9, 1985. Pastor Lowe was called into the Ministry in 1975, while he was a member of Mason Temple COGIC, where the late Bishop W. H. McDonald was his pastor. He served under Bishop McDonald for 17 years. Bishop took the time to teach Pastor Lowe the ways of the ministry and explain thing along the way. Dr. Lowe received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Christian Education in 1975. He was also called into the Ministry of Religion at that time. From 1976 to 1989 he was an instructor in the C.H. Mason Bible School in Kansas City, Kansas focusing on Public Speaking, Church Administration, and English Communication. Among the many accomplishments he has in life, Dr. Lowe received his Doctorate of Divinity in 1983. Since becoming an Ordained Elder in 1993, he founded New Vision Church of God in Christ in Lenexa, Kansas. Pastor Lowe was inspired to educate himself after attending C.H. Mason Bible College under the leadership oof Supt. George Coggs. Dr. Lowe went on to receive a B.S. in Accounting, master's degree in Christian Council Church Administration and Doctorate in Theology Pastoral Studies. During the time he was attending school, he spent two years at Greater Holy Temple with the late Bishop C.N. Rucker. The Lord led Dr. and Sister Lowe to Mount Carmel COGIC, which was pastored by the late Ervin Sims Jr., this is where Dr. and Sister Lowe began to receive their training for pastoring. The late Bishop Erin Sims Jr. had taken Dr. Lowe to a different level in the ministry. Pastor Sims was not afraid to show and teach the ministers what they needed to pastor in times to come. Pastor Lowe refers to Bishop Ervin Sims as “My big Brother in the gospel”. Pastor Lowe is pastoring New Vision by leading the Lord, and because of that, in August 2004, we moved to 9609 Pflumm. Lenexa, Kansas, and purchased one in half acre of land that has a ranch style house on it and we remolded the foundation. As we worship in the new facility, we know who built the building. It was Jesus he said in his word “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” we are blessed people; we love the Lord and in him we trust, and we believe. Where there is no vision, the people perish. Charles was preceded in death by his father, James Lowe Sr.; sister, Mary Bell Hooker; and brother, Robert Lowe. He leaves to mourn in his memory his wife of 30 years, Janice Lowe of Kansas City, MO; mother, Mary Lowe of Kansas City, MO; brother, L.C. Lowe of Kansas City, MO; sister, Dirossie Ratiff of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Elder Matthew Lowe (Lennie) of Kansas City, MO; son, Charles Lowe Jr. of Kansas City; son, Christopher Lowe of Kansas City; daughters, Angela Matthews (Sam) of Kansas City; Jaisha Moyer (Barnabas) of Maryland; grandchildren, Kaylah; Kiori; Grace; and Elena; a host of brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. Resting in Jesus “And I heard A voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them” Revelations 14:13 Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Carmel COGIC Church 2025 N. 12th Street KCKS 66104. Interment: Leavenworth National Cemetery Tuesday July,20, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. Visitation: 10-11:00 A.M. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolence may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Elder Charles E. Lowe, Sr.

June 17, 1952 - July 23, 2024