James William Owens

March 14, 2012

Neal's Funeral Home
306 S Walnut St.
Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-4262

James Wm. Owens, age 86 of Osgood passed away Tuesday, March 13 at his home in Osgood. He was born July 30, 1925 in Ripley County, IN to the parents of: Glen and Ethel Goodpaster Owens. He maried Wynema Aldine Van Volkenburgh and she still survives at home.

SURVIVORS:
Wife: Wynema "Neme" Owens of Osgood

Sons:
Dale Owens of Osgood
Dean and Pam Owens of Westport, IN
Rob and Kelli Owens of Westport, IN

Daughters:
Patty and husband Larry Grow of Napoleon, IN
Connie and husband Michael Leake of Greensburg, IN
Linda Green of Napoleon, IN

Brothers:
Joe , John & Charlie Owens all of Osgood.
Gene Owens of KY

Sisters:
Georgie Atkinson of Elrod, IN
Lou Trueblood of Salem, IN

Grandchildren: 29
Great Grandchildren: Many, Many.
Great Great Grandchildren: 2

He was preceded in death by One son; Leon Owens.
Also, by three brothers; Russell, Denny Ray and Rolland Owens plus one sister; Faye Mills.

MEMBERSHIPS:
WW II Navy Veteran
Member of the Napoleon VFW Keene Henneke Post & the Osgood AM Legion.
Had been a TV repairman for 35 years in Osgood.
Past school bus driver for approximately 10 years for Jac-Cen-Del school system.
Past member of the CB Helping Hands of Milan , IN
Past Jac-Cen-Del School board member .
Past Osgood Town Board member.
Jim loved raising his roses, blackberries and also enjoyed watching the birds use the many bird house boxes which he had in his yard.
He also loved go carts, stock cars and fishing.
He and his wife had loved and enjoyed doing flea marketing over the past ten years.
Most of all, he loved his wife, family and his many friends.

VISITATION:
Friday, March 16, 2012/ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm/ Neal's Funeral Home

FUNERAL:
Saturday, March 17, 2012/ 10:00 am/ Neal's Funeral Home

BURIAL:
Perseverance Cemetery, Osgood, IN

MEMORIALS: Family

Arrangements by : Neal's Funeral Home
http://www.nealsfuneralhome.net/