Lowell Steven Wilkes of Lincolnton, 61, passed away on April 13, 2025 after numerous health complications at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in High Point, NC on November 10, 1963 to George Steven
and Lela Malinda “Linda” Hoyle Wilkes, joining older sister Yvonne. He graduated in 1982 from Praise Christian Academy in Lincolnton, NC. Lowell enjoyed a variety of careers and hobbies throughout his lifetime. He was active in church, owned horses, coached softball, traveled, preached, wrote songs, and loved history. Most recently, he became a funeral director after studying and graduating from Fayetteville Technical College. He loved his family and was a loyal friend.
Lowell is preceded in death by his mother, Linda. He is survived by his father, George Wilkes, of Lincolnton; sister, Yvonne Wilkes Reynolds (Ricky) of Lincolnton; nieces Jessica Stamey (Josh) and Hannah Moncada (David); great-nephews and niece, Peter Stamey, Stephen Moncada, and Sophia Moncada; cousins including Lori Hoyle, Dixie Oberg, and Wanda Pate; uncle, Harold Wilkes (Donna); aunt, Donna Bullins (Mike); aunt, Janice Hoyle; his beloved dog, Tapper; and numerous friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 52 16 th Avenue
NW, Hickory, NC in the Family Life Center on May 3, 2025 at 2 PM with a reception to
follow. Those wishing to honor his life through memorial gifts are invited to donate to
organizations that support diabetic, kidney, and heart research or that support pet
rescues and faith communities.
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