Lowell C. ClearyASHVILLE: Lowell C. Cleary 84 of Ashville, passed away on Sat. Jan. 28, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on Sept. 10, 1932 in Greenup County, KY to the late Mary Cleary Schmehling. Lowell was a 1950 graduate of McKell H.S. in South Shore, KY. After graduating he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, then returned home from the service and went to work at the Atomic Plant in Piketon until about 1965. Lowell started working at the former Columbus Auto Parts where he retired in 1988. He also enjoyed working in the dirt so he started Cleary Excavating about 40 years ago. Lowell was an antique car enthusiast and was an avid gardner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce Ann (Martin) Cleary in 2005. Survived by his children, Patricia Cleary of Portage, IN, Charles (Connie) Cleary of Grove City, Alan (Connie) Cleary of Ashville, Cheryl (John) Byerly of Columbus, and Philip (Flo) Cleary of Ashville; 10 grandchildren, Joe, Jessica, Jennifer, Shannon, Alexander(A.J.), Trisha, Nikki, Desiree, Cathy, and Philip Jr.; numerous great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wed. Feb. 1, 2017 at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville, OH from 4-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service on Thurs. Feb. 2nd at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kelly Copeland officiating. Interment will follow in Reber Hill Cemetery, Ashville with Military Honors by AMVETS Post 2256. Family request in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Circle Area Human Society 185 Island Rd. Circleville 43113 or Pickaway County Animal Shelter 21253 Ringgold Southern Rd. Circleville 43113.