August 22, 2026
Dear Family,
The 18th Lowry-Avery Family Reunion was a wonderful success. One hundred five of us gathered for a weekend filled with the fun, fellowship, and connection that define these celebrations. The photos and videos now on the website capture that spirit beautifully.
This year’s reunion blended familiar traditions with some welcome new touches. The Friday evening country club dinner dance and the Saturday service at The Church of the Good Shepherd remained comforting anchors. Our formal family group photograph was taken in the church courtyard by a professional photographer; he and John Hazen Lowry also captured many candid moments. A new caterer prepared excellent meals for Friday dinner as well as Saturday lunch and dinner, and the Saturday evening venue proved pleasant and well-suited to our needs.
The Steering Committee will continue researching options for future gatherings so we can keep improving the experience for everyone.
To order the family group photo or any other images:
- Visit the photo album link.
- Select the pictures you want by clicking the checkmark in the upper-right corner of each photo.
- Click the shopping-cart icon in the upper-right corner.
- Choose your products (prints, canvas, photo books, etc.), sizes, and whether you prefer shipping or pickup at a Walgreens or CVS.
Please mark your calendars for the next reunion: June 28–29, 2030. This date returns us to the traditional schedule of holding reunions in years ending in five or zero.
In the meantime, watch the website and social media for updates and announcements. If you use Facebook, please join our private group “LowryAvery Clan” and invite other family members to join—it is another excellent way to stay connected between reunions.
An accurate contact list is essential. Please send any address, email, phone, or other updates (or general comments) to lowryaveryreunion@gmail.com. We are also working on a better way for family members to share contact information with one another when they choose to do so.
It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the Steering Committee following my father’s more than thirty years of dedicated leadership. We remain committed to preserving—and continually improving—these celebrations of our remarkable family.
With warm regards,
Freddy Faircloth
Chairman, Lowry-Avery Family Reunion Steering Committee