Charles "Chuck" Edward Lowe, 81, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 4:40 p.m. Saturday April 10, 2010 at his home under the care of hospice.

He was born March 29, 1929 in Greenup, Ky. to the late Everett and Goldie Sheets Lowe. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Tank Corps. in Italy at the end of the war. He was a truck driver most of his life and enjoyed all aspects of the job, except driving in snow. Fortunately he lived most of his life in Phoenix, AZ. and had little snow driving. After retirement his greatest happiness was doing yard work,fixing things around the house and making large batches of homemade chili.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Georgie Francis Arnold and Jean Janosik; a daughter, Karen Johnson and a stepson, Robert Griffith.

He was a very special loving man and will be deeply missed. He leaves behind his wife of 23 years, Keren Lowe;four daughters, Patricia Johnson, Brenda Sullivan both of Madisonville, Fonda Gaines of CA. and Kathy Ayers of Madisonville; three beloved stepsons, Pete Griffith of Phoenix, AZ., David Griffith of Ingalls, IN. and Kenneth Griffith of Chesterfield, IN.; two sisters, Bernice Jackson of Phoenix, AZ. and Ruth Davidson of Sun City, AR. thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

His wishes were to be cremated and he did not want a memorial service or a visitation to be held.Interment will be in the National Military Cemetery in Cave Creek, AZ. on Monday April 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.(mountain standard time). Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.