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Vernon OWENS Obituary
He retired from the U.S. Army in 1971, and also from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding after 23 years of service.
Vernon was a member and former officer of American Legion Post # 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara J. Owens; a daughter, Barbara Hicks; son, Nathan H. McCracken; two granddaughters, Duewa Bevard (Eric), and Eufura Spicer (Steve); five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Benjamin, and Eddie M. Walker; a brother, Robert Owens (Bertha); and a host of other loving relatives.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Albert G. Horton Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.
Special thanks is extended to Riverside Hospice Nursing staff, Jessica, Jamie, and Monica; and Dr. Tillinghast and Staff. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Commander Margie Edmonds, American Legion Post 1997
December 22, 2009
The members of Post 1997 share your grief in the loss of our comrade, Past Service Officer Vernon Owens. We extend our heartfelt condolences. May our prayers comfort and strengthen you and your family during this turbulent period and the days ahead.
Jan Andrews
December 21, 2009
Barbara,
May the comfort of family and friends be your strength now and in the days ahead. Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy.
Carolyn Cooper
December 20, 2009
Barbara,
You have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and provide you and your family comfort.
Carolyn Cooper
Olivia G Shell
December 20, 2009
May God Bless you and the family.
Pamela Overbey-Walker
December 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathies.
The Overbey Family
Brenda Inman
December 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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