John Willard Owens Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Willard Owens of Low Moor, Virginia, who passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Willard Owens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Grace Berry Owens; his parents, James Lewis Owens and Estelle Thorpe Owens; his daughter Jo Ellen Smith; and his siblings, Don Washington Owens, Roy E. Owens, William Lloyd Owens and Violet Virginia Brubaker.
He is survived by: his children, John Gray Owens (Linda) of Roanoke, Larry James Owens (Barbara) of Glasgow, Don Michael Owens (Joyce) of Covington, Mary Olivia Corker of Pinetta, FL, Sandra Dale Craft (Melvin) of Lewisburg, WV, Anise Colleen Richmond of Covington, Rita Carol Hobbs of Lynchburg, VA, Anne Marie Owens (Kaye) of Baltimore, MD and Tina Louise Owens (Melody) of Harrisonburg, VA. He is also survived by grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; and numerous great-great grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Palestine Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, C/O JoAnna Cooke, 4511 Indian Draft Road, Covington, VA 24426. Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mr. Owens's memorial tribute page, please visit http://www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
