The Rev. Robert Sanford Owens, Jr. (Bob) — Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and pastor passed away on June 21, 2020, at his home in Charlotte, NC. The son of the late Augusta Vance Foree and Robert S. Owens, Sr. (and stepfather Elmer Foree) was a graduate of Columbia Military Academy, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
While a student at Kentucky Wesleyan, he met the love of his life, Norma June Koshewa. They married September 2, 1951, and shared a life of ministry which took them around the world. They served congregations in Kentucky, North Carolina (Plaza Presbyterian Church, Charlotte), Texas, and Hawaii, and following his retirement in 1993, Rev. Owens completed nine interim pastorates in California, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Beaconsfield, England (UK).
He is survived by his beloved wife Norma; daughter Jan Thomas (Susan Segars); daughter Julie Owens (Ron Atteberry); son Robert Owens (Cindy Weber); daughter Melissa Owens (Rachael Loving); and daughter Amy Breshears (Bryan Fey). He is predeceased by a son-in-law, James Breshears.
Bob and Norma were blessed with five grandchildren: Chris Thomas (Stephanie), Joshua Owens, Dylan and Jesse (Joe) Weber-Owens, and Noah Owens Loving; and two great-grandchildren, Anna and Emi Thomas.
His family will remember him most fondly for his unconditional love and devotion to them, his irrepressible sense of humor, compassion, and generous spirit. He lived his life with exceptional dedication to his family and his work as a pastor, teacher, biblical scholar, writer, and prophetic voice against family violence. He touched countless people’s lives as a pastor and as a friend to all he met.
An online memorial page with sermons, Bob’s written memoirs, family photos, and other remembrances may be found at bobowensmemorial.com.
A private service of committal was held on Friday, June 26, 2020, with the Rev. Edward Henegar presiding. A virtual celebration of life is being planned, and a celebration of life and memorial service will be held at Plaza Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, dates yet to be determined. Rev. Owens’ remains will be interred with beloved family members in New Castle, KY.
Those wishing to make a memorial gift are encouraged to consider donating to CLOUT, 1113 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40203 (a social justice ministry in Louisville, KY established by son Robert), or Choices, Inc., 419 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40202 (providing housing to homeless women and families, including "Norma’s House," named in honor of wife Norma); more information on both organizations here (bobowensmemorial.com).
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