Leslie "Sonny" Douglas Lowry Jr.

Leslie Douglas Lowry, Jr., (fondly known as “Sonny” to family members and “Uncle Sonny” to his many nieces and nephews) 68 of Katy, Texas passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 29, 2010. Mr. Lowry was born June 29, 1941 in Austin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie Douglas Lowry, Sr. and Ruby Marcella Wilson; his brothers, Jay Paul Lowry, Sr., and Thomas Lynn Lowry, Sr.; and his sister, Doris Louise Lowry. He is survived by his loving wife, Polly Lowry; son, Ralph Douglas Lowry and wife Sauundra of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Sone’ Doreen Lowry Hermes & husband Brad of Houston; grandchildren, Stephanie Marie Lowry, Destinie Ashley Elle Lowry, Brooke Lynn Lowry, Hannah Noel Lowry all of Anchorage, Alaska as well as Miles Paul Hermes, Kelli Christine Hermes, and Grace Marcella Hermes all of Houston, Deleigh Hermes of San Marcos, and Pamelia Lowry of Laguna Niguel, California. Mr. Lowry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family. As a young man, Les “Sonny” attended Gulf Coast Military Academy in Gulfport Mississippi. He was the PeeWee Golden Glove Boxer Champion of his time. He then moved to California with his parents while courting Polly Goza from Beaumont. He proposed and sent for her, they were married in 1958. Their very young and happy marriage produced two children. They then moved back to Texas and lived in Texas for the remainder of his life. Les was an entrepreneur from a very young age. He began his work life as a young man serving as a Page Boy in the Texas State Capitol while his father was serving as a Texas State Representative. His business sense was unmatched so much so, he commanded respect from all in his industry. He was the successful proprietor of two reprographics companies in his lifetime. He would employ all family members and friends who were in need of employment and taught them his trade. He also was the owner of Houston Motocross Park , Texas Motocross Magazine and CZ of Houston in the 1970’s. The most profound of his legacies is that of “work ethic”, he taught it so well that everyone who ever worked with or for him has spoken of it. He was a very generous man to all he met. He lent character to all who were in need of it and was humbled to do so. Of his favorite pastimes were of course, Motocross and Little League Baseball. Les coached many championship teams at Sharpstown Little League. And he loved his dogs, Aztec, Ladybug, CZ, Smurf – all gone before him but his most trusted companion, Klaus, his German Shepherd was at his side at his passing. Les was most proud of his family. His wife, he adored. His children, he admired. His Grandchildren were his most precious treasures. He also held a special place in his heart for each of his nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate and pay tribute to Mr. Lowry’s life will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of D.M. Dettling Funeral Directors, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079 followed by a reception in the Drawing Room. Father R. Troy Gately will officiate. Please log on to www.DettlingFuneral.com to leave online tributes.

Leslie "Sonny" Douglas Lowry Jr.

June 29, 1941 - April 29, 2010