Lowell D. Walkup age 77 of Troy, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1939 in Rainelle, WV to the late Lacey and Violet (Osborne) Walkup.

Survivors include longtime companion Helen Carver; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Tammy Walkup of Troy; daughter Lori Walkup Green of Troy; as well as seven grandchildren: Jade Green, Evan, Benjamin and Christopher Walkup, Zach (Lauren) Walkup, Noah (Meggin) Walkup and Jessie (Ben) Johnson. Five great-grandchildren also survive, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Surviving sisters and brothers-in-law include Ina C. and Jim Delong of Rainelle, WV; Glenda and Dutch Williard of MS and Sandra and Richard Williams of AZ; as well as brother and sister-in-law Leighton and Dorothy Walkup of Marietta, GA.

He is also survived by Helen's children Jay (Julie) Carver, Glen "Cork" (Martha "Cookie") Carver, Sheila Marshall and Sharon Crabtree.  Preceding him in death is son Tracy Walkup and sister Connie May.

Lowell graduated from Rupert High School in West Virginia and was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of Redmen Club #222; as well as a lifelong member of both Troy Fish and Game and Eagles Aerie Lodge #971, Troy. A retired pipefitter for Midwest Fire Protection, Lowell was a past member of the Road Sprinkler Fitter's Local Union #669.

Funeral service 12PM Friday March 11, 2016 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Pastor John Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 10AM-12PM at the funeral home. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with Military graveside service by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Troy. Contributions may be given to the family to help with final expenses or Hospice of Miami County PO Box 502, Troy OH 45373 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.