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Birth: in Baltimore, MD to the late Madison Lowery and Irene Lowery. Death: May 12, 2020 in Easton, MD Education: Graduated from Baltimore City College (Black Knights) in 1966, studied Computer Science at the Community College of Baltimore County and the US Army School of Data Processing, Indiana. Military Service: U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star – 1968-69 and Army Reserve 1980-1990. Work Life: 1969-1988 – City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works, Land Surveyor 1988-2002 – City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation, Computer Technician and Programmer Analyst 2002-2020 – Chesapeake College – Technology Support Analyst; Computer Programming Instructor and Motorcycle Safety and Driving Instructor. Hobbies: All sports, but especially the Baltimore Ravens (season ticket holder), fishing, bowling, riding his motorcycle, and photography. Civic Service: • President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society • Member of the NAACP Talbot County Branch • Life time member and 1st Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 648 • Life time Member of the Blake-Blackston American Legion, Post 77 • Life time Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5118 • Former Board member of Habitat For Humanity - Choptank • Former Board member of Historic Easton, Inc. • Former member of the Talbot County Historical Preservation Commission • Former member of the Democratic Central Committee • Former Talbot County Mentor • Member of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum • Member of the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area Loves of his life: his wife, Harriette, son, Bomani, daughter-in-law, Jackee and his two grandsons, Brendon & Cameron. Eric moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Easton) in 1998 and emerged himself into the culture and life of the shore. As a veteran of the Vietnam War who lived with PTSD, he and his wife were looking for a quiet, peaceful and slower pace of life. He also wanted to embrace the community and try to make a difference. In 2008 he began to speak with others who were willing to work toward completing the task of honoring a famous native son of Talbot County, Frederick Douglass, with a statue on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn. In 2009, Eric stepped forward to become the President and spokesperson for the Frederick Douglass Honor Society. The Honor Society consisted of members of the Talbot County Branch of the NAACP, the American Legion Blake-Blackston Post #77, the Samuel T. Helmsley Elks Lodge #974 as well as a diverse group of community residents. On June 18, 2011 in the presence of hundreds, including former Governor Martin O’Malley, Eric’s leadership led to the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass on the grounds of the Talbot County Courthouse were slaves were once sold. In 2014 this seemingly ordinary man did an extraordinary thing and ran for public office and sought a seat on the Talbot County Council. Eric saw the lack of diversity on the council and in different areas of the community and wanted to make a difference. With the support and encouragement of others, he ran on the platform of a preserving the environment and supporting educational opportunities for the youth. He lost the election, but his campaign made an impact by the number of people who voted in that election. * Services for Mr. Lowery will be held at a later date.

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Eric M. Lowery

October 1, 1948 - May 12, 2020

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October 1, 1948 - May 12, 2020

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