NEPTUNE BEACH, FL. – Clarence Clyde “C.C.” Lowery, 61, of Neptune Beach, FL, formerly of Benton IL, passed away on September 24, 2016 peacefully at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
C.C. was born on November 8, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana to Clarence “Red” and Kathleen Lowery.
C.C. attended Benton High School, where he quickly developed a reputation for his intelligence and charisma. He then attended Eastern Illinois University, where he earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Education.
C.C.’s career path was in education and counseling. He was a well-known educator at Rend Lake College while living in Illinois. In Florida, he was the co-owner of Beaches Counseling, Inc., a private practice psychotherapy clinic, where he worked as a therapist for many years.
Before retirement, C.C. worked as an administrator and counselor for the U.S. Navy Fleet and Family Service Center.
He will be remembered as the guy who could light up a room with his quick wit and charm and never met a stranger. C.C. loved football, camping, snorkeling, making people laugh, and his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Heidi Lowery; children, Olivia Lowery, Clarence Wade Lowery, Mackenzie Lowery, Brad Gordon and Tammy Gunn; mother, Kathleen Lowery; siblings, Lynn Alligood, Cindy Lowery, Rob Lowery; cousin, Bill Lowery; grandchildren, Lillian, Lacey, Savannah; and many cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of life will be held on April 15, 2017 at Twin Oaks Lodge in Benton from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a short program held at 4 p.m. The family will begin receiving guests at 3 p.m., and guests are invited to share memories and food with the family after the program. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is assisting with local arrangements.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of C.C., visit lpfuneralhome.com
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