Robert “Justin” Lowder
Robert “Justin” Lowder, 39, of St. Louis, Missouri died unexpectedly on December 22, 2020 from injuries sustained in an accident. His loss was completely unexpected and Justin’s friends and family are shocked and deeply saddened.
Justin was born on January 22, 1981 to Steve and Darlene Lowder in Springfield, Illinois. Justin graduated Pleasant Plains High School in 1999. Justin went on to marry Khourtney McMillin (Pleasant Plains, IL) in 2006. In 2012 they celebrated the birth of their only child, Robert “Brady” Lowder. Remaining great friends, they later divorced in 2017. Brady was the center of Justin’s world, his biggest love and greatest accomplishment.
Justin found his niche as a Marketing Manager for C. A. Jones Inc. where his coworkers quickly turned into family. Justin was the lead singer of the popular metro-east band, Black Top Boulevard. Justin had an immense passion for music of all kinds. A talented musician and singer with an absolutely amazing voice, we are sure that Justin is singing in the choir with the angels.
Anyone who knew Justin knew that he was incredibly kind hearted and always there to help anyone in need. Though Justin left this world too soon, he left this world a better place.
Mourning his loss greatly is his fiancée, his love, Paige Guenther of St. Louis, Missouri. Justin and Paige had many plans for the future that included marriage, building a new home, and starting a family.
Justin is survived by his fiancée, Paige Guenther (St. Louis, MO); son, Brady Lowder (Waterloo, IL); father, Robert Steve Lowder; step-mom, Shellie Lowder; mother, Darlene Hines; grandmother, Donna Lowder; grandmother, Judy Graham; sister, Melissa (Matt) Gates; brother, Michael Lowder; step-sisters, Brittaney Lowder & Breanna Lowder, all from Springfield, Illinois. Justin had two very best friends, Tommy Patton (Troy, IL) and Tricia Buehne (Breese, IL). Justin also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and hundreds of dear friends that will all miss him tremendously.
Justin’s Grandfathers passed away prior to his death; Robert Paul “Bob” Lowder and William “Bill “Graham Sr. of Springfield, Illinois.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private memorial is being live streamed at 11:00 AM. on Wednesday December 30, 2020. A larger celebration of life is being planned for later in 2021.
For memorial contributions, the family has asked you to donate to the trust for Justin’s son Brady. Donations can be mailed to Town & Country Bank 2601 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702. Attention to the account of: Robert Lowder, FBO Justin Lowder. Donations are also accepted through Venmo @help-for-justin.
We ask that you join Justin Lowder Memorial Page on Facebook to leave condolences and follow the great plans his friends and family have to keep Justin’s memory alive.
I love the pictures. Justin, you meant the world to. May you rest in peace. We miss you. And please don’t worry, we will take care of Paige and Brady. Rest easy.????
I have more tears than words. A kind soul will fly high. Keep soaring my friend. I’ll see you on the other side.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends. Justin was such a great influence on a lot of people he will be greatly missed I want to personally thank him for being a great influence and friend to my son Marcus Kruep who has been inspired with his music with being a friend of Justin. Can you imagine the music in heaven? RIP Justin
I am crying right now. I will watch the thing tomorrow. rip Justin
Debbie Hanselman…
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Condolences
My heart is so broken for your loss! I’m sure he is brightening heaven with his wonderful smile and music right now! Heaven needed an Angel we know not why but for now we must say goodbye. ????
You will be reunited with him one day Paige. I am so sorry for your loss and for all his family and friends!! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paige I am here honey if you ever need anything!!❤️❤️
I’m sure he is brightening heaven with his wonderful smile and music right now! Heaven needed an Angel we know not why but for now we must say goodbye. ????
You will be reunited with him one day Paige. I am so sorry for your loss and for all his family and friends!! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paige I am here honey if you ever need anything!!❤️❤️
I’m sure he is brightening heaven with his wonderful smile and music right now! Heaven needed an Angel we know not why but for now we must say goodbye. ????
You will be reunited with him one day Paige. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paige I am here honey if you ever need anything!!❤️❤️
I’m sure he is brightening heaven with his wonderful smile and music right now! Heaven needed an Angel we know not why but for now we must say goodbye. ????
You will be reunited with him one day Paige.❤️
I am sorry for your loss. My he rest in peace.
Bill and Rhonda Davis
I have actually never met Justin but after having my memory refreshed by my mother recently I soon realized that we are in fact blood relatives on my fathers side. This would then explain our love of music and the incredible singing voice we both have ????????, well Justin’s anyway. To see all of the videos and the outpouring of love from his friends and family is truly heartwarming. If I had but one wish I would wish for two more wishes one would have been able to meet Justin and have shared a tune or two and two, to be able to take away the pain from my friends, his family, and anyone else that knew him. May he Rest In Peace. ????
Met you a few times through Jay..you were an awesome singer…an Jay spoke well of you all the time..you will definitely be missed..may you Rest In Heaven
Justin,
Just sitting here reflecting on all the trouble we caused and fun we had. Rest In Peace my brother. Give Josh a hug for me. Miss you both.
We did have some good times and caused some crazy shit over the years. Goodbye, Justin. RIP.
Hey Guys, Its me Brady. It’s been really hard lately. My Mom gave birth to my little brother Bodie “Micheal” Miller. My mom also is in a happy Marriage with Micah Miller. He is also one of my most loved family members. I love my Mom and Dad the same but i might have 1 more heart too Dad. Thanks for all the support through all these years. I’ve been getting a lot and I mean a lot of support for the past 2 years. Thank you guys so much and I love you all I really do, bye.