Alfred S. Owens

Alfred Owens Obituary

Alfred S. Owens, 90, of Elliston, Va., entered into the Gates of Heaven with his loving family by his side on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was born in Castlewood, Va. on October 25, 1919 to the late Floyd L. and Etta Ball Owens. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Nannie Belle and Woodrow Furrow; a very special great-grand daughter, Heather Annie; seven brothers, and four sisters. He retired from the N&W Railroad after 33 ½ years of service and was in the CC Camps that helped to build the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke to Floyd in Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby Bowles Owens; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Glen Hale; along with five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He loved to hunt, fish, travel, and auctions. Most of all, he loved his family. He was a loyal fan of the Shawsville Shawnees and the East Mont Mustangs football and basketball teams. Our lives will never be the same here on earth without him, but our reward will be to meet him again in Heaven. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12 p.m. from the chapel of Horne Funeral Service with Pastor Dusty G. Etter officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Owens family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Owens

11 Entries

Vanessa Smith

November 16, 2009

To the Owens family, So sorry to hear of Alfreds passing. He is in a better place,no more aches, pains or suffering. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed.

Sandra Bowles

November 16, 2009

Ruby, Carolyn & Family,

I’m so sorry to hear of Alfred’s passing. I have so, so many wonderful memories of spending time with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and may your memories of him bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 15, 2009

Albert,
I was so sorry to hear about your granddaddy,whom I know you loved dearly.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Brooks,Elliston,va.

Jr Melinda Bailey

November 15, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

November 15, 2009

Dear Aunt Ruby, Carolyn, and the family,
I have wonderful memories of Uncle Alfred. I am so very sorry that he has had to leave you all and that you have to now go through this difficult time without him. I wish that I could be there with you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I love you lots.
Our love,
Curtis & Sandra (Bowles) Sumner

Andrea Phillips

November 15, 2009

It was an honor to meet Alfred he was a very special man who touched the lives of everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Ruby, Carolyn and all the family you are in my prayers. I love you all, God Bless.

November 14, 2009

Ms. Owens, Carolyn, Lee and all,
I am very sorry for the loss of Mr. Owens. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times, fishing, football, etc. He will be missed.
Love always,
Edna Wood

Jackie Spangler

November 14, 2009

Albert,
Special thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how much you love your Granddaddy.

Jackie Spangler

November 14, 2009

Dear Ruby and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Alfred's passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always.

Janet and Robert Stallard and family

November 14, 2009

Owens,Furrows,Hale families,
We are so sorry to read of Alfred passing. We will all miss him. Now he can run up the mountain and it want hurt no more.Bless his heart.
He could tell you directions to any little place in Va. and all the back roads to take to get there. Better then GPS.
God has another Angel to help him.
May God comfort all of you as you go thru this time of sorrow. We loved him too. Love yall too

Janice Smith and family

November 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Owens, God bless you all and just remember that he will suffer no more and that he is now in heaven praising the lord with Heather Ann and all his loved ones.Just keep the faith and trust in the lord and he will walk with you all the way.

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