Michael Wade Ownby Sr, age 71, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a brief, but painful battle with cancer. Mike was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Wade Walker Ownby and Esther Rebecca Stinnett. He loved spending time with his family, fishing and working outdoors. Mike married the love of his life, Marilyn Arlene Dunn on January 4, 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Wade Ownby Jr; sister, Sue Ella Shinlever. Mike is survived by devoted wife of 51 years, Marilyn Ownby; loving daughter, Rachelle (Gary) Allen; special grandsons, Brandon (Morgan Vandergriff) Cates and Justin (Cori) Allen; sisters, Aileen (Richard) Fielden and Evelyn Sledge; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm, with Rev. Philip Rains officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday, December 17, 2021 at Stock Creek Cemetery for a 3:00 pm interment.
