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Hardy Melrow Ownbey

1926 - 2012

Hardy Melrow Ownbey obituary, 1926-2012, Asheville, NC

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

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Groce Funeral Home - West Asheville

1401 Patton Avenue

Asheville, North Carolina

Hardy Ownbey Obituary

Hardy Ownbey

Asheville - Hardy Melrow Ownbey, 86, of Ridge Road, Asheville, died Monday, December 24, 2012, following a brief illness.

Mr. Ownbey grew up in the Garren Creek community, Fairview, and was a son of the late Andrew C. and Fannie Crawford Ownbey. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Earwood Ownbey; sisters, Ruth Summey and Sue Harris, and brothers, Clarence Ownbey and Frank Ownbey.

Mr. Ownbey was a very creative person who managed to accomplish much from a humble background. At various times, he worked as a carpenter, a farmer; he raised trout and built log homes.

He enjoyed gospel music and was a former member of the "Back Porch Singers". He was an active participant with the annual Coon Hunters' Supper.

He was a life-long member, deacon and song leader at Laurel Springs Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Inez Hipps Ownbey; daughters, Maxine O. Parsons-Kogut, Loretta Hooper, Marilyn Staak, Inez (Roy) Alexander, and Tennette (Roy) Curry; a son, Melrow (Nancy) Ownbey; grandchildren, Thad Parsons, Scott Hooper, Angelena Woon, Jennifer Staak, Julie Staak, David Alexander, Jeffrey Alexander, Candace Curry, Chad Ownbey, and Marlena Boyce; a great-grandchild, Tristan Boyce; two sisters, Avilene Davis and Rhoda Nesbitt; a brother, A.C. (Anne) Ownbey, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Laurel Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert M. Harris, Chester Owenby, and Ray Hipps officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Donations in Hardy's memory may be made to Laurel Springs Baptist Church, PO Box 1424, Fairview, NC 28730.

The online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Dec. 27, 2012.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Devon

December 28, 2012

Peggy and I always enjoyed hearing Hardy and Inez at Laurel Springs. He had such an extensive knowledge of hymns.

Danny Silvers

December 27, 2012

My prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. Cherish all the good memories that you shared with your husband, father, and grandfather.

Chuck Threet

December 27, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God is so good and will take away your pain.
Bonnie Wright and Family

December 27, 2012

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December 27, 2012

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