Charles Owens Jr.

 

Sapphire, NC– Charles Owens, Jr., 91, husband of the late June Davis Owens, of 5857 Whitewater Road, Saphire, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

 

A native of Oconee County, Mr. Owens was the son of the late Charlie Young Owens and Maude Hunnicutt Owens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Owens retired from Owens Corning and was a member of Richland Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge #92, Hejaz Shrine Temple, a Life Member of Blue Ridge Shrine Club and a Life Member of VFW Post 6830.

 

Mr. Owens is survived by his son: Randy Owens (Kathy) of West Union, SC; daughter: Angelia Winn of Sapphire, NC; grandchildren: April Hehnen of Lafayette, CO, Allison McLain (Gerald) Raleigh, NC, Jason Winn of Charleston, SC, Stephanie Ehman (Justin) of Westminster, SC, Eric Vickery (Brooke) of Westminster, SC and Jerica Vickery of Westminster, SC; and seven great-grandchildren.

 

Mr. Owens is preceded in death by his first wife: Mary Kelley Owens; and his second wife: June Davis Owens.

 

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic Rites.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.

 

The family is at their respective homes.