Collins Henry Lowery

Dec 7, 1914 - Nov 27, 1997

LOWERY - COLLINS HENRY LOWERY, beloved father of Vivian Lowery-Derryck (Robert Berg), devoted brother of Grace Robinson, loving grandfather of David Pollard-Derryck and Amanda Jahdne-Derryck. A resident of the Paramount In Maple Heights, he came to Cleveland after graduating from South Bend Central (IN) High School and was successful as a businessman for the Brewing Corporation for America (CarlIngs Black Label Beer), being the first Black Beer distributor In Cleveland, a salesman for the Zep Mfg. Co.. and J.P. Steuart Company.

In addition, he served as a zoning commissloner for the Village of Oakwood from 1977 to 1985 and was a founding member of the Antioch Baptist Church Credit Union. Mr. Lowery was active with the Urban League in the 1940's and 1950's.

Services will be Tuesday at The Antioch Baptist Church, 8869 Cedar Avenue at 12 noon with family receiving friends and loved ones ONE HALF HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Interment at Highland Park Cemetery.

The Plain Dealer Cleveland, OH, 30 Nov 1997

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08/24/2026 EJS

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