Kahari "Hobby" Malik Lowery

Kahari “Hobby” Malik Lowery was born at just 27 weeks on July 20, 2001, in Evansville Indiana, to Erika (Richardson) and Chris Lowery,Sr, joining a family that would grow to include a brother, CJ and two sisters, Lexis and Jazmyn. He defied all expectations and survived numerous medical procedures, life-threatening events, and other obstacles, to enjoy fifteen years on this earth. He was a joyful child who traveled all over the country, from New York to Hawaii and many places in between, and will forever be remembered not just for his own amazing smile, but the smiles he brought to the faces of everyone who ever met him (as well as his impeccable style!). His joy was infectious and unforgettable, touching the lives of everyone he met. Kahari enjoyed all things sweet, especially chocolate, Kool-Aid, and ice cream. He loved Sponge Bob Square Pants, his favorite movie was Happy Feet, and he adored penguins. He enjoyed going to his dad's basketball games, and was a big fan of the Cubs and the Golden State Warriors. The seaside was an especially happy place for him. He left this world just as he entered it --- far too soon, Kahari died on November 1, 2016, with his mother by his side. Kahari is survived by his parents and siblings; his grandmothers, Dorothy Richardson and Candace Lowery and his great-grandmother Imogene Lowery Along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives; as well as the many, many people who helped to care for him over the years including the nurses, doctors, and staff at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and the St. Louis Children’s Hospital; the staff and students at Tri-County Special Education in Murphysboro, IL; and Bergman Elementary, Anthony Middle School and Manhattan High School in Manhattan. He is also survived by his beloved dog, BoBo. Funeral services will be held on at 10:30am, Monday, November 7 at the First United Methodist Church, 612 W. Pontz, in Manhattan with the family receiving friends at 9:30 AM until the service. Calling hours will also be held on Sunday, November 6 from 1-8 PM at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 W. Poytnz, Manhattan. Kahari will be interred at the feet of his grandfather, Earnest Richardson, and near his great-grandmother, Lucille Johnson, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana, following funeral services at the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, 867 E Walnut St, in Evansville on Saturday, November 12th, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM and funeral at 11:30 AM. The family has designated memorials in Kahari name to the Special Olympics. For more information, to send an e-mail condolence or gift, visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com