Abingdon, VA – Dallard Lowe, age 79, passed on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at his home. Mr. Lowe worked as a Dairy Inspector for the State of Virginia for over 40 years. He was saved and baptized in March of 1974 and was a member of Heavenly Rest Freewill Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. Dallard is preceded in death by his parents, Prill Lowe and Millie Spears Lowe; brothers, Victor, Hallard, and Virgil Lowe; sisters, Rosselle Syck and Velma Grizzle; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lacy and Icie Lester; and brothers-in-law, Virgil and LeeRoy Lester. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Lester Lowe; brothers-in-law, Howard, Edd, Paul, Thurman, James, and Ralph Lester; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Dales; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Lowe at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Dallard Lowe is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.