Wayne E. Lowe, 87, of Virginia, IL died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, peacefully at his home. He was born April 3, 1935, in Cass County, the son of Ira W. and Ellen Spears Lowe. He married Anna Walton on October 30, 1954, and she preceded him in death on Friday, June 6, 2014. He is survived by his two sons, Gary Lowe (companion, Janis Miller) and Mike Lowe, both of Virginia; three grandchildren, Holly Lowe (husband, Andy) of Pittsfield, Kali Sherwood (husband, Brad) of Troy, and Evin Lowe (wife, Taylor) of Athens; and eight great grandchildren, Jack and Max Lowe, Emily, Brayden, and Rylan Sherwood, and Kolton, Kellen, and Karlee Lowe. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Maude and Mary Lowe, Edna McDowell, and Iva Bell; and six brothers, Ira R. John, Melvin, Danny, Harvey, and Herman Lowe. Mr. Lowe attended Black Oak School in Beardstown. He served in the National Guard Reserve, and was employed by International Harvester, Virginia Packing Company, and retired from Nestle in 1997 at the age of 62. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. Wayne was an amazing carpenter and handyman. He was a member of Jacksonville Assembly of God Church/City Church. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Virginia Chapel Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 102 S. Cass St. Virginia, Illinois 62691 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Virginia Chapel Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:00 AM 102 S. Cass St. Virginia, Illinois 62691