Robert "Bob" Lowther

Robert “Bob” Lowther passed away at the age of 61 in his home on August 14, 2023, from a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer “Bus” Lowther; and his wife Patricia. Bob is survived by his mother, Charlotte; son, Ben; step-children, Joe Eastman, Tristan Eastman, and Selena Vinson; siblings, Mary Patrick (Paul), David (Sally), James (Lynn), and Sharon. Bob also enjoyed his step-grandchildren and his nieces and nephews, Ted Patrick, Stephanie Patrick (Kevin Brauning), Jennifer Embry (Matt), Brian (Debbie), Kristin Connelly (Joey), and Michael (Kirksey), plus his fourteen grand nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful companion Smokey. Bob was born October 4, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest of five. He immediately established that being the youngest was not an obstacle with his outgoing personality and fun sense of humor. His love of people was obvious throughout his life. After moving with his family to the Danville area in 1977 he finished public schools at George Washington High School before going to college at Danville Community College and Tidewater Community College. Bob’s passion was plants. He worked with a landscaping company in Portsmouth before returning to Danville where he began his own landscaping company. He also worked in the Garden Center for Lowes and for Southern Virginia where he not only worked as a peer support specialist but also pioneered a program in therapeutic horticulture. Bob volunteered at his church, First Presbyterian, as well as at other organizations in Danville. A dual memorial service and celebration of life for Bob and his mother, Charlotte Louise Lowther will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Doctor Elizabeth Broschart officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, at the church, from 10:00 until 11:00 am. Memorial donations in Bob’s name can be made to First Presbyterian Church or to God’s Pit Crew. A special thanks form the family goes to Bob’s mother’s caregiver, Emily who became a close friend to Bob and the family in recent months, as well as her hospice nurse, Paige. Also the family would like to thank, Commonwealth Health professionals and the Danville Life Saving Crew for their lifesaving efforts. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Lowther family.

Robert "Bob" Lowther

October 4, 1961 - August 14, 2023