Obituary For Donte R. Lowe

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Donte R. Lowe, age 41, formerly of Hogansville, Georgia on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville, Georgia. Pastor Tonya Cooper, Associate Pastor of The Church Life in Atlanta, Georgia will officiate.

Public viewing will be Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.(Mask Required)

Due to COVID-19 concerns, there will be a limited number of people at the Graveside and everyone in attendance must wear a mask and social distancing is encouraged.

Donte Ricktez Lowe was born to the parents of Ms. Debbie B. Lowe and Mr. Ricky Tillman at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on May 18, 1979. He was lovingly raised in Hogansville alongside maternal grandmother, the late Vera J. Lakes, with his sister, extended family members, and many lifelong friends that nurtured and showered him with love.

He received his formal education all in Troup County at Hogansville High School and West Georgia Technical College, where he was known to be both playful and serious.

Donte will be remembered by his family and best friends as witty, funny, loyal, and always finding his way to the center of the conversation. The best times for him was surrounded by family during large gatherings. He had a heart of gold and was always prepared to debate with the best of them about regarding the latest social, political, or sports issues of the moment. Donte also loved hanging out with friends, playing and watching basketball, and everything about the “USC Trojans” football and the “Los Angeles Lakers’” basketball.

He worked as a machine operator and store clerk for a period but stopped after suffering a debilitating injury and later moved to Atlanta with his sister. There, he still used social media to remain actively connected to his closest family and friends.

However, on the morning on July 11th, GOD called him home to take his place amongst our heavenly ancestral elders.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Donte Ricktez Shepard of Lagrange; his mother, Ms. Debbie B. Lowe of Lagrange; his father, Rick Tillman, Sr. of Atlanta; his beloved sister, Georgette K. Jones, a brother, Ricky Tillman, Jr. and sister, Caronda Tillman; one beloved niece, G’Aja Beasley and two beloved nephews, Kadarian and Jonathan Jones, all of Atlanta. He is also survived and cherished locally by his beloved aunt Angela Lowe-Davis of Hogansville, three uncles Frederick L. Lowe, Sr. of Lagrange, Tony (Bevely) Lowe of Atlanta, and Cedric (Catrena) Lowe of Lagrange; and three other aunts all from metro Atlanta, Mellanie Beasley Annette (Allen) Robinson, and Valerie Wood. A special aunt-cousin Djuana Reed of Atlanta and uncle-cousin Joel (Juanita) Grier of Lagrange; and three grand aunts Lizzie (Thomas) Hancock of Atlanta, Patricia Beasley of Lagrange, and Diane Beasely Parham of Covington, Georgia.

Several beloved cousins and friends Mario K. Blalock, Tequisha Cameron, Rashard Cameron, Richard Lucas, Kevin Smith, Demetris Smith, Devada Lakes, Tyrus Rosser, James Stinson; lifelong special sister-friends, Tamunya Tigner and Ushekia McGhee, lifelong brother-friend, Rashawn Thrash; and many other wonderful family and friends…

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.

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Guest Book

Rip Donte I didn't know him personally actually had really good conversations with him online and appeared to be a really sweet person.

- Erica

You was one of a kind my brother. Never doubted and always stayed positive. Much love and respect. Rest on my friend

- Bryan Thomas

QA4JOur hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Zoe M. Johnson and Family

- Zoe Johnson

Prayers and sincere sympathy is extended to the Lowe family. May God strengthen and provide comfort to you during this time of loss. Vivian D. Burrell and Family

- Vivian Burrell

Rest in Paradise to Donte . Such a sweet person, I didn't even know him personally but he always supported my online boutique by sharing the posts on his page literally every time I posted something. He was the ONLY one that supported me . Prayers to his family

- Trinity

On behalf of myself and the Signature Healthcare staff, our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Lowe's family. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace and the family comforted by his sweet memories.

- Howard Matthews

To my family that I love very much words cannot explain the feeling that I have love donte today,tomorrow and next year my feelings will never change I watch him grow and see the respect he had for others and also the same respect others had for him cuzz you are going to be truly missed but in my life you will never be forgotten love you man

- Norris lakes

May God bless your family and see them through this moment of hardship.We love you bru I know you will be looking over us all. You will be greatly missed. RIp D Lowe

- Gregory Johnson