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HONAKER Lowell Reid Honaker, 76, passed into eternal rest on December 16, 2012. Born in Fredericksburg, Va. on November 27, 1936, Lowell remained in his beloved state for many years. After completing his high school years at James Monroe H.S., Lowell went on to graduate from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in history. He was an active member of the UVA band, serving as its president. Lowell also served as vice president of the Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity. This culminated in his selection to the 1957 National Intercollegiate Band as a trumpet player. While at UVA, Lowell participated in ROTC and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He served in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer in Korea and Fort Hood. He completed his service in the reserves until he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. In 1962, Lowell married Ann Allison. Their community activities included membership in the Balcones Country Club. He also began his career with State Farm Insurance at this time, and his 40 years with the company as an underwriter, manager and, lastly, as an agent were a testament to his dedication and love for his colleagues and his clients. While with State Farm, Lowell attained his Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter certification, and served as the Central Texas chapter president. He also attained his Chartered Life Underwriter certification. He was a part-time instructor of insurance at Austin Community College for 12 years. When he was appointed as a State Farm agent, he moved to Fredericksburg, Texas. Lowell was active in the community as a member of the Rotary Club and Toastmasters. While there, he married Micki Grant. They had an adventure-packed, fun-filled 18 years together until her passing in 2007. Lowell will be remembered for his many accomplishments, but mostly for his kindness, generosity, and witty sense of humor. Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edith, and his brothers, Ben, Don and Ewell, his wife, Ann Allison Honaker, and his second wife, Micki Honaker. He is survived by Joan Honaker; his children, John and Susan Jeff; his step-children Jim, Kim Lou, Amy Stephen, and Anne Calvin; his grandchildren Hannah and Olivia Honaker, Olivia, Mark, Gretchen and Heidi Olsen; Haley and Libby Hibbetts; Abigail, Caroline and Ella Grant; and Houston Joy; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews and caring friends, including the Brandywine Bunch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:00pm at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Mission Retama Cemetery, with Army Honors. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 210 349-1414

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Lowell Reid Honaker

November 27, 1936 - December 16, 2012