Lowell Atwood, 87

Published 8:57 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Lowell Atwood, 87, of Stanford, KY passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born on August 25, 1937 in Casey County to the late Lorn and Beatrice Cochran Atwood.
Lowell was a pillar of the Stanford, Kentucky, community, a steadfast farmer with a heart as fertile as the land he tilled. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in Animal Science, channeling his knowledge into a lifelong passion for agriculture. His dedication bore fruit as he opened the Central Kentucky Production Credit Association office in Stanford, and went on to serve as a Senior Vice-President of the Association. Lowell also held the presidency of the Lincoln County Forage, Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Chamber of Commerce, and the Kentucky Hereford Association, becoming a prominent figure in the agriculture sector. His fervor for farming was not confined to his own fields; he took every opportunity to nurture the agricultural interests of the youth in his community, paving the way for the next generation of farmers.
Lowell’s illustrious career was marked by numerous achievements, but none more remarkable than his contribution to the Hereford industry. He was a celebrated breeder of Hereford bulls, selling over 100 in a single year and breeding one of the most prestigious bulls ever, “P606”. His legacy is etched in the hearts of those he helped establish their herds, and in the thriving fields that were his life’s work.
Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Atwood; two daughters, Linda Epling (Paul) and Beth Caudill (Keith); grandsons, Caleb Epling and Luke Epling (Haven); and one sister, Donna Todd (Bill); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorn and Beatrice Atwood; and one sister, Louise Stafford (Cecil).
Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Napier. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford.
Active Pallbearers are Bo Gander, Robert Botkin, John Thomas, Luke Isaacs, Jerry Gooch, Jansen Upchurch and Dan Grigson. Honorary Pallbearers are Ron Baker, Jack Blair, Conard Stizlein, Alfred Harris Pence, Jr., Dr. Shea Lair and Mark Gooch.