William Howard Owen, Jr. (Bill) passed away from this earth to his heavenly home on April 11, 2021 at Riverview Regional in Gadsden, AL. Graveside service will be at 11am Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Steele Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Chapel directing.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Owen; daughter, Susan Owen (William Bird); grandsons, Isaac (Rai Crowe) Bird, Nathan Bird, Luke Bird, and one granddaughter, Briar Bird; two stepchildren, Sherry (Jim) Johnson, Cecil (DeLyne) Elders; step grandchildren, Jacob (Amber) Elders; step great grandchildren, Millie, Maverick, and Gavin Elders.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Myrtle Owen; grandparents, Owen and Smith family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bill attended the University of Alabama and he remained loyal fan his entire life. He owner his own business in Montgomery (Alabama Bolt and Nut) after retiring from there he worked many years for Ragland Brick, Osbourne Transportation, H & R Block until his health forced him to retire.
Per his request, he wanted only graveside services, that will be at 11am Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Steele Cemetery. Rev. Billy York his former pastor at Christ Central Church will officiate the service.
We want to thank Kindred Home Health, Southern Care Hospice for taking good care of him, especially his nurse, Crystal, Gadsden Regional Hospital, Riverview Regional Hospital CCU and McGuffey’s Nursing Home for the care he received in his last days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Organization. He was a proud brother of the Attalla Lodge No. 383 where he has been a Mason for 50 years.
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