Lowell Manuel Wisdom son of the late Pearl M. Kay Wisdom and Sargent M. Wisdom was born in Bunker, Missouri, on September 30, 1922. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, on May 6, 2012, at the age of 89.
On November 24, 1944 in Bunker, Lowell was united in marriage to Carrie A. Schafer and to this loving union seven children were born. She preceded him in death on January 28, 2002. Lowell was a charter member of Crossville Baptist Church, he was the last surviving charter member, he helped build and organize the church. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Lowell enjoyed going to horse shows to show Fox Trotters, he also helped organize the Bunker Saddle Club. His other hobbies included fishing, hunting, and being outdoors; Lowell was an extremely good shot. And he loved going out to eat at Long John Silver's.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Edie Woods, two brothers, Lester Wisdom Sr., Lloyd Wisdom and two infant sisters.
Lowell is survived by three sons, Lowell Thomas Wisdom and wife Anita, Paul Samuel Wisdom and wife Sheryl, Leon D. Wisdom and wife Mary all of Bunker, three daughters, Rhonda I. Wisdom of Bunker, Rachel D. Hohn of Rolla, Lisa Bishop and husband Bob of Bunker, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, three brothers, Cletus Wisdom of Steelville, Jimmy Wisdom and wife Cleo of House Springs, Rondal Wisdom and wife Sue of Bunker, and three sisters, Rosalee Kurta of Long Beach, CA, Shirley Callahan of New Florence, MO, and Ruth Gober of St. Louis, MO. Lowell will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wednesday, May 9th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker
Funeral Services: Thursday, May 10th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker
Minister: Terry Sharpe
Music: The Harper's and Chad Wisdom
Burial: Crossville Cemetery
Pallbearers: Rick Hohn, Matt Walker, Dustin Hohn, Benjamin Wisdom, Thomas Chad Wisdom and Tanner Wisdom.
Honorary Pallbearers: Laura Gibbs, Rachelle Dewbre, Logan Hohn, Lavender Hohn, Ryan Hohn, Faith Ann Bishop and Jonathon Gibbs.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Wisdom Family for funeral expenses.