Funerals services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in the chapel of Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale. Burial will follow at Floral Gardens Cemetery.
He was a native of Surry County and a son of the late Jessie Franklin Owens and Lelia Elizabeth Linville Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired gardener and landscaper.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan Garnett Owens; two sons, Thomas Owens (Stephanie) and Stephen Owens (Tami); three daughters, Diane Parker (John), Shelia Beck Stinson (Kenneth) and Kathy Beck McCracken (James); one brother, Floyd; one sister, Ruby; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2106 at the funeral home.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.sechrestfunerals.net.
Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale is honored to serve the Owens family.