Mr. William "Bill" S. Lowndes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Sinclair Lowndes, 89, of Asheville, lived a passionate life devoted to his family, his work, and his community. New friends were made wherever he went, be it in travels with his wife, Kim, trips to the store, or workouts at the YMCA. Bill touched the lives of many and will be remembered for the charm, kindness, and wisdom that drew others to him. Born to Dorothy Foy Lowndes and Charles L.B. Lowndes on January 27, 1932, Bill was raised in Durham, North Carolina, where his father taught law at Duke University. Bill went on to attend Duke, and there met and fell in love with Kimberly Barrows, daughter of Lyman and June Barrows of St. Louis. They wed in 1956 when Bill was a captain in the United States Marine Corps. In the following years, they welcomed two sons, John and Jeff. While they were raising the boys in New Jersey, Bill’s brother and father convinced him to attend law school. Bill and his family returned to Durham, and he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a law degree. He practiced law for nearly 40 years as a managing partner for the law firm Horack, Talley, Pharr, and Lowndes in Charlotte. On weekends, Bill and Kim went to the mountains. They built a home on Yellow Mountain in 1972, and it was there that they spent cherished time with family and friends, from sunny summer picnics on “The Bald” to warm winter fires under towering Christmas trees. He became a leader in the small mountain community and served on the board of trustees for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for 16 years. Bill loved many things—traveling the world with Kim, devouring books, tending the garden, going for long runs, cooking dinners for his family—and somehow found the energy to enjoy them all with great passion. He brought that same energy into his commitment to helping those around him. Bill’s generosity, grounding presence, and carefully chosen words could always be counted on, and these qualities defined every aspect of his life. Bill is survived by his wife, Kim, his son Jeff and daughter in law, France, and two grandchildren, Erin and Coleman. He is preceded in death by his son, John. The family will honor and respect Bill’s wishes that there will be no public service. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family has already donated to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Morris Funeral & Cremation Care is serving the family and memories and condolences may be sent to them through our website at www.morrisfamilycare.com.

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Mr. William "Bill" S. Lowndes

January 27, 1932 - January 20, 2022