Bobby Rae Owens

Bobby Ray Owens PORTSMOUTH - Bobby Ray Owens, 64, of the 3300 block of Elliot Ave., peacefully passed away July 1, 2009, in Maryview Medical Center. He was born in Durham County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late John Lawrence Parson and Blanche Owens-Wooten. Bobby Ray retired from both the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission and the Portsmouth Public School system. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Norfolk where he served on the Men Usher Board. Bobby Ray was predeceased by his brother, Marshall Owens (Willie) and his stepfather, Oscar Wooten. He leave to cherish his memory a wife of 42 years, Carol Ann; two daughters, LaBarbara Owens of Portsmouth and LaToya Owens of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren, JaMonte' Owens and LaTre'via Owens, both of Portsmouth; three brothers, James Owens and Sylvester Parsons, both of Portsmouth and Lawrence Parsons Jr. (Frances) of Whitesville, N.C.; a stepsister, Mrs. Mary Frederick of Wilson, N.C.; and a host of loving relatives and friends. A homegoing celebration will be conducted at noon Wednesday, July 8, in Bethel Baptist Church, located at 1234 Reservoir Ave., Norfolk, by the Rev. Joseph G. Casper Jr. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends today, July 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.