Lowell Steven Wilkes of Lincolnton, 61, passed away on April 13, 2025 after numerous health complications at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in High Point, NC on November 10, 1963 to George Steven
and Lela Malinda “Linda” Hoyle Wilkes, joining older sister Yvonne. He graduated in 1982 from Praise Christian Academy in Lincolnton, NC. Lowell enjoyed a variety of careers and hobbies throughout his lifetime. He was active in church, owned horses, coached softball, traveled, preached, wrote songs, and loved history. Most recently, he became a funeral director after studying and graduating from Fayetteville Technical College. He loved his family and was a loyal friend.
Lowell is preceded in death by his mother, Linda. He is survived by his father, George Wilkes, of Lincolnton; sister, Yvonne Wilkes Reynolds (Ricky) of Lincolnton; nieces Jessica Stamey (Josh) and Hannah Moncada (David); great-nephews and niece, Peter Stamey, Stephen Moncada, and Sophia Moncada; cousins including Lori Hoyle, Dixie Oberg, and Wanda Pate; uncle, Harold Wilkes (Donna); aunt, Donna Bullins (Mike); aunt, Janice Hoyle; his beloved dog, Tapper; and numerous friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 52 16 th Avenue
NW, Hickory, NC in the Family Life Center on May 3, 2025 at 2 PM with a reception to
follow. Those wishing to honor his life through memorial gifts are invited to donate to
organizations that support diabetic, kidney, and heart research or that support pet
rescues and faith communities.
We loved you and we miss you. Sundays will never be the same. Our long conversations on how to solve the world’s problems are already missed. I am happy you are home with your Lord and Saviour, your mom, Mama Hoyle, my daddy, Uncle Lawrence, and Uncle Deward. You finally met your Granddaddy Hoyle and are celebrating with all of your family and friends who have gone before you.
We are sending love and prayers for Uncle Pete, Yvonne and Rick, and your nieces and great-niece and great nephews.
Not goodbye, but see you later!!!
My heart is full of sorrow. I loved Lowell very much and called on him to pray for things that were happening in my family because I knew he was a Man of God. I had lunch with him not too long ago and we talked for hours. I know he is not suffering anymore and with that I am okay. Lowell rest in peace my Cuz as he would say and those pearly gates have opened for you! Love you and we will have lunch again one day in Heaven! ♥️♥️♥️
Heartfelt love and prayers, my dear friend. Love you.