Gary "Speedy" Owens's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2021 in Columbus, North Carolina

Gary "Speedy" Owens

July 13, 1945 - January 17, 2021 (75 years old)

Columbus, North Carolina

Gary "Speedy" Owens's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2021 in Columbus, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Petty Funeral Home

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Gary "Speedy" Owens

July 13, 1945 - January 17, 2021 (75 years old)

Columbus, North Carolina

Gary Owens Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Owens (Columbus, North Carolina), who passed away on January 17, 2021, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Owens or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Owens (Bradey); his parents, Cephas Owens and Lillie Owens (Metcalf); and his siblings, Robert, Melvin "Punch" Owens, Frances Owens and Elaine Greene.

He is survived by: his children, Karen Harris of Columbus, NC, Rev. Emanuel Harris (Jan) of Trenton, FL, Jeffrey Harris (Carlia) of Heflin, AL and Janice Halford (Eddie) of Mill Springs, NC.; his grandchildren, Lacy, Caleb, Grace Harris, Derek, Michael and Sarah Brown; his great grandchildren, CJ, Natalie, Addliyn, Hayden Harris and Levi Henderson; and his siblings, Doris McClure of Landrum, SC and Gene Owens of Columbus, NC.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The family request that masks and social distancing be observed for those planning to attend due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Petty Funeral Home



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Green Creek First Baptist Church
534 Coxe Rd, Columbus, NC 28722

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