OXFORD:
Jerry Wayne Owens, age 71 of Oxford, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native of Laurens, SC, he was the son of the late Willa Mae Burch and Carl Owens. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he served as deacon, and was an active member of the Providence Brotherhood. Mr. Owens was also a retired employee of Laurens Glass Company, and the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Henry F. Grainger Masonic Lodge 419 and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Providence Baptist Church by Dr. Randy Pittman. Burial will follow in the Bowling Family Cemetery with Masonic and Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home.
Surviving are his wife, Martha Bowling Owens; a son, Greg Owens of Asheville; and a sister, Kim O. Hostak of Easley, SC.
The Owens family is being assisted by Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home. For online condolences, go to www.hallwynne.com and select obituaries.
Carolyn Jones
Martha, It seems only yesterday we were teen agers laughing & talking about boys & having fun. Time has flown, though. So sorry about Wayne. I know you’ll miss him terribly. May your wonderful memories sustain you during this sad time… Luv Carolyn
Nancy & Woodrow Dickerson
Martha we were so sorry to hear about Wayne! Praying for you, Jerry and his sister and asking God for comfort during this difficult time. Please call us if we can help you in any way. We sure will miss Wayne and so glad he was able to come to things we had at church and in the fellowship building like the movies and banquets at Valentine’s!! He seemed to enjoy them all and was a faithful member at Providence Baptist! We love you Martha and sending up prayers for you in the difficult days ahead!!
A Neighbor
The great Jerry Wayne Owens is resting in peace. “…He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has even put eternity in their heart… I have concluded that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during their life; also that everyone should eat and drink and find enjoyment for all his hard work. It is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 3:10-13
“Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, … to a resurrection of life.” John 5:28,29
Carolyn Overton
Martha,
I will keep you in my prayers. I think so much of you and we just need to ask God for the strength of each day. I pray that you will feel his hands on your shoulder guiding you each day. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I have not seen you since I took Marcia to Physical Therapy.
Ruby Finch
Martha –
Sincere condolences from your former high school classmate. I am sorry to learn of your husband’s passing. We have not seen each other since high school but wanted to send my sympathy.