The Spy received the sad news this morning that Talbot County civic leader Eric Lowery passed away last night after a long illness. We hope to share Eric’s official obituary as soon as it’s made available.
In the meantime, we pulled up a happier moment in 2014 when Eric ran for the Talbot County Council and addressing the Talbot County Democrats office on Washington Street. At the time, Eric was president of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and a member of Chesapeake College’s IT department staff.
William Peak says
Eric Lowery was a big, warm, gentle man with an infectious laugh and a heart as good as gold. I shall miss his wisdom, his good counsel, and his friendship. I count myself lucky to have known him. God be with him and Harriette. Bill Peak
Carolyn Jaffe says
My heart is going to break!!! We have lost another monumental community leader.
Love and healing to Harriet and the family.
Carolyn
Al Sikes says
Eric’s spirit which enriched our community lives! Blessings to Harriet and all of Eric’s loved ones, Al
Maureen Curry says
Our community has lost a true hero. My heart is heavy, but am eternally grateful to have known Eric and call him friend. God speed Eric and love and hugs to my dear Harriett.
Brittany Dillard says
Eric was so kind and a bright spirit. I’m glad I got to work with him for a short time. Love and healing to Harriette and family.
Cathy Sewell says
Oh how this news saddens me. Eric was a kind, caring person. I worked with him at Chesapeake College, and he always did a wonderful job solving my tech problems. Both he and his wife Harriet were vitals members of the Chesapeake family, supporting students, faculty and staff. They made such a positive impact at the college and in our community. My deepest condolences to Harriet, family, and friends.
Cathy Sewell, Professor Emeritus, Chesapeake College
Rose Potter says
Eric Lowery what a pleasure to have known him. He was a quiet man with a demeanor that matched him perfectly. In all the time that I have known him, I never saw him deviate from that personality trait. We worked together for a number of years with The Frederick Douglass Honor Society as I served in the capacity of Vice President for the organization. Eric structured the group in such a way that respect was given to him simply because you just wanted to extend him the courtesy. My sincere condolences to his wife Harriette and family at this time of their bereavement. Know that he will be missed by me and countless others who considered it a pleasure to have known him as a friend and as a confidant. Rest in peace Eric, you’ve completed your assignment, now take your rest. You will never be forgotten!
Kamal Hennayake says
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. He was not only a colleague but also a dear friend. He had helped me numerous occasions with tech issues. My deepest condolences to Harriet and family.
Tammy Field says
Oh my Harriette. The loss of your husband saddens my heart.
Please know that our families thoughts and prayers reach out to you with comfort for you and your loved ones during this time.
Love – Tammy
Melissa Coner says
Such sad news. You will be missed Eric! My prayers go out to Harriet and family.
Barbara Houchen says
The world has lost a wonderful man. What a blessing he was to all who knew him. My heart goes out to the Lowery Family. You all our in my prayers.
Susanna scallion says
Oh no Harriet! So sad to hear this! He was so fun to talk with, and such a positively supportive person! This community will miss him dearly. Hugs and prayers!
Anthony Spencer says
As the great-great grandson of a local community trustee, James Spencer, who founded a free community called Freetown in Anne Arundel County on December 26, 1845, you understand the significance of contribution and your past. So when you fellowship with a living historian share his life to connect to tell Harriet Tubman’s plight, you start to understand your responsibility to the greater community to tell your family’s rich History.
We were blessed to have him with us and to know the rest of the story. Tell your story… No matter how insignificant you think it is; trust me, it connects beyond your reach.
Tony J. Spencer
Member
Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture