James Edward Owens

February 7, 2018

James Edward Owens, 88, of Jay, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2018. He was born and raised in Jay.

James served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for over 30 years in aviation maintenance at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. James was a member of Jay First Baptist Church and served as a deacon there for many years.

James was preceded in death by his father, Fred Owens; his mother, Estelle Campbell Owens and his brother Steve Owens.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Stuckey Owens; his sons Gary (Judy), Larry (Ramona) and Ricky (Sabrina). He had six grandchildren, Redina (Jack) Gavin, Amanda (Shane) Dawsey, Micah (Jessica) Owens, Meredith Owens, Carly Owens and Zach Owens. He had six great-grandchildren, Lane Burgess, Alex and Laura Gavin, Owen, Oakleigh and Opal Dawsey. James is also survived by his sisters, JoAnne Savage (Paul-deceased), Jimmie Dean (Alex) Hill, Carol (Jimmy) Turberville and brother Kenny (Nita) Owens.

Pallbearers for services are Jimmy “Moo” Brown, Lane Burgess, Alex Gavin, Jack Gavin, Micah Owens and Zach Owens.

James was a loving husband and father and he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. David Smith and Jay Hospital for the excellent care given to James during his illness.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries