Glen Owens

Glen Owens

Glen Owens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2010.
Glen Owens GLADE SPRING, Va. Glen Owens, 85, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in the Valley Health Care Center, Glade Spring. He was born in Creston, N.C., on May 8, 1925, to the late Freelean and Ollie Pennington Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Edwards and Verna Ham and her husband Raymond; brother, Howard Owens; and a son-in-law, Wiley Maze. Glen is survived by his wife, Jenell Owens; three daughters, Debarah Billings and husband Tommy, of Bristol Tennessee, Lois Maze of Mountain City, Tenn., and Wilma Woodard and husband Dewey, of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons, Clyde Owens and wife Judy, of Mountain City, and Dean Whitt and wife Ginny, of Damascus, Va.; six sisters, Ruth Osborne and husband Ernest, of Creston, N.C., Louella Weaver and husband Ottis, of Mountain City, Mary Osborne and husband Dale, of Creston, North Carolina, Vinnie Perry of Creston, Jocee Odum and husband Lonnie, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Ann Tester, of Mountain City; brother, Jay Owens and wife Joann, of Creston; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2010, at Blevins Funeral Services. The funeral service will be follow at 2 o'clock with Rev. Russell Reynolds officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com Mr. Owens and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.

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November 8, 2010

Dean and family, Will be thinking and saying a prayer for your family.So sad to hear of Glen's passing. If Fred and I can help in any way,don't hesitate to call. Sheila and Fred Scott (Abingdon)

Sheriff Fred Newman

November 8, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Glen Owens. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

November 8, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.Sincerely Rebecca Farris

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