Willard OWNBY Jr.

Willard OWNBY Obituary

SMITHFIELD - Willard 'Bud' Ownby Jr., 69, passed away at home on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Ownby was born in Charleston, W.Va., and was a Virginia resident for 49 years. He was a member of the military police in the U.S. Army and later retired as a supervisor from Newport News Shipbuilding & DryDock, after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willard B. Ownby; and his brother, David W. Ownby.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of over 50 years, Geraldine 'Gerrie' Ownby; his sons, Timothy Ownby (Gayle) of Hampton, and Richard Ownby of Smithfield; his daughter, Lori Ownby Dixon (Mark) of Stephens City, Va.; his grandchildren, Lauren Ownby Nash (Dan) of Hampton, Matt Ownby (Christina) of Hampton, Michael Ownby of Portsmouth, Jessica Ownby Davis of Portsmouth, Christopher Dixon of Arlington, and Daniel Dixon of Stephens City; his great-grandchild, Micah Ownby of Portsmouth; and his mother, Helen Ownby of Charleston, W.Va.
The family would like to give special thanks to Allison and Virginia of Sentara Obici, for their care and concern during Bud's illness.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today, Jan. 17, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Bud's life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Willard OWNBY

12 Entries

Carolyn Dunaway

January 22, 2010

Dear Gerri & family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. There are so many memories of our special times together and trips. He & Bubba shared alot of good times and friendship. Know that I love you and will keep you in my prayers as i have gone through this myself.
Carolyn McLeod Dunaway Henderson NC

January 19, 2010

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ownby and Family, we are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Tiffany & Adam Cwiak

January 18, 2010

Dear Ownby Family,
I have many fond memories of wonderful meals and fellowship in your home that you bestowed upon me. I have a special place in my heart for you all. I am praying for God to give you comfort and peace with Uncle Buddy's passing. Aunt Gerrie you see I still refer to you the same way. Some things never change, as my memories haven't. I am only a phone call away if you need me.

With much Love,
Holly Harris Scarborough

January 17, 2010

We are sorry to hear about the loss of Bud. Lots of memories of many years of working together at the Shipyard. We will keep you
in our prayers in this time of grief. God be with you. Whit and Peggy
Parks, Tyner, N.C.

January 17, 2010

Dear Tim, Gayle and family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
With Love,
Shirley and Tom
Norwich CT

Donald Fallen

January 17, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Bud, I knew Bud from the shipyard in the 80's and early 90's and he was so much fun and I remember how much he loved West
Virginia. Bud was a super guy to me.

David Lawrence

January 17, 2010

I was fortunate to have worked with Bud at NNS. God bless the family left behind and heaven is filled with praise with Buds' addition.

Sue & David Blevins, Annis Mann

January 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
We loved Bud so much he will be missed. Now we know he is out of pain and gone to his heavenly home with the Lord.

January 16, 2010

Geraldine,
Sorry to hear about buddy's passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.If you need anything let us know.. Love you Ron and Pat Tilley

January 16, 2010

Dear Gerrie,
Gail and I are in South Carolina. We are so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We thought so much of Bud and it was a delight knowing him.
Sylvia Snow

January 16, 2010

Gerrie, Lori and family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of a great husband, father and grandfather. You know we loved Bud and will always have the memories of what a fun loving person he was. We are praying for God to give you comfort and strength to help you through this time. Forever in our hearts,
Kirk, Karen, Nick and Cam Simpson

Courser

January 16, 2010

Dear Tim, Gayle, Lauren and Matt:

We are sorry for your loss. It is not easy losing someone we love so much but, we know from example, comfort comes when we think of them being out of pain. We hope the loving memories of him will sustain you in this painful time.

With Love,
Katy and John Courser

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