James Micheal “Mike” Lower, age 65, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on September 15, 2021 surrounded by family after fighting hard against leukemia.
Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday immediately preceding the funeral. Cremation to follow services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or KU Medical Center Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
Mike was born on July 10, 1956 to Wayne and Mary Jo (Rogers) Lower. He was a retired audio communications service technician. Mike loved and was very proud of his family and it was evident how much he enjoyed them. He always loved music, dancing and a good time. He was proud of his music collection and his 1974 Monte Carlo.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Laura; son Austin Lower; daughter and son-in-law Staci and Parker Logan; granddaughters Landrie and Audrie Logan; mother Mary Jo Lower; brother and sister-in-law Roger and Karen Lower and family; sister Patty Waddle and family; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Grant and Maggi James and family, and many extended family members and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Wayne and sister Kathy.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Richard L Dostal
16 Sep 2021RIP my friend, your memories & spirit are forever in the minds and hearts of all those who knew you!
With Sincere Sympathy,
Rich Dostal
David Dent
17 Sep 2021Very sad news. Mike was a good guy. My prayers are with his family.
Justin, Lindsay, McKenna and Cal
17 Sep 2021We were so blessed to be a part of this wonderful and joyful man’s life. He always was loving and and the light in every room. We will miss him greatly and remember him always.
Richard Hookham
17 Sep 2021You will be missed brother! We had some wild and crazy times together!!! I Hope you are not feeling any pain now. Will always cherish our times together!! Love ya man!!
Joe and Denise ODonnell
17 Sep 2021So sorry to hear this. Such a very nice guy. We enjoyed visiting with you at our fish fry’s. I know you will be missed. Prayers and hugs to Laura, Austin and family. RIP
Denise ODonnell
18 Sep 2021So sad, always had fun visiting with Mike. Such a nice guy. Prayers and hugs to Laura and Austin and family.
John Crawford
19 Sep 2021Mike was a good friend in school. We had many fun times. I lost contact with mike when I moved to southern Missouri but the memories will always make me smile. RIP my friend.