SMYRNA - Michael Andrew Lowman, of Smyrna, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was 57. Michael was born Dec. 20, 1953, in Dover, to the late John Earl Lowman Sr. and Jeanne Marsh Lowman. He was a lifelong resident of Woodland Beach. He owned and operated his own commercial fishing boat for 15 years. Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John E. Lowman, Jr. 2009. Michael is survived by his sister, Suzanne Tippitt of Dover; sister-in-law, Helen Lowman of Kenton; nephew, John E. Lowman III of Smyrna; and great-niece, Chelsea Quinn of Kenton. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.