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Horace Owen Obituary
1924 - 2013
Greenville
Horace Owen died on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was born in Danville, VA on October 15, 1924 and is the son of the late Henry and Sudi Owen.
Horace proudly owned and operated for 47 years the Amoco Gas Station on the corner of Stone Ave. and Main Street.
Horace was a man who never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by the multitude of friends he made throughout his life. Frequently referred to by his friends as "The Governor" or "The Punkin Man" (in reference to the huge pumpkin patch he would have every year at his gas station), there wasn't a face he didn't know or a name he didn't recognize. Horace filled the hearts of everyone around him with his sweet smile and infectious laugh that will be remembered and cherished forever.
A memorial will be held at The Phoenix Inn on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow.
Donations are being accepted c/o Allen Clardy, 1001 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Horace Owen
Joel McCauley
January 29, 2013
Very sad to hear of Horace passing, he was indeed one of a kind. RIP my friend!
Milton Mullinax
January 28, 2013
What a great friend and golfer buddy I had. Never failed to check on me during my battle with cancer. You will be missed Horace.
Martha Brunson-Mann
January 27, 2013
Mr.Horace was a wonderful man. He was a privilege and an honor to say, I know him. I was 11 when we patronized his station.He was truly a simple man with a heart as big as the moon. Praying for The Owen's family during this sad time.
Tim Melton
January 27, 2013
governor u were a good friend to me after meeting u through Jules Wiebel. Always enjoyed catching upwith u in phone calls. Rest in Peace Governor
Lynn Walker
January 26, 2013
Horace, You were one of a kind---the world would be a better place if there were more people like you. I will miss talking with you on my visits to Greenville.
January 26, 2013
Our entire family will miss you. You were always there to see me when I visited in Greenville and were such a part of my Granddad's (Shell Hill)life
You never failed to check on my Mom (Maribel Lewis) everyday. We will miss you. Family of Ann Genoble, Frankln, Tennessee
Tom Barlow
January 26, 2013
Great friend and golf partner. I will always remember our last round.
God Bless and rest in peace
Doc(Tom Barlow)
January 25, 2013
Horace, I will surely miss talking to you on the phone every week. You will be missed by those you knew in Danville. Love, your niece, Patsy Oakes
Jeff Rawls
January 25, 2013
"You were a great friend to me and to so many. You"ll be sorely missed and Greenville won't be the same without you."
Jeff Rawls
January 25, 2013
"You were a great friend to me and to so many. You"ll be sorely missed & Greenville won't be the same without you"
Jeff Rawls - Cary, NC
Jaime Wilson
January 25, 2013
I'm gonna miss you Gov. I'm sorry you didn't get to see Jameson walk like you wanted to.
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