Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flushing, Michigan
1930 - 2018
OWENS, Charles William - Of Flushing, age 88, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc.
Funeral service will be held 1pm Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Pastor Walter Rose officiating.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
Visitation 11am Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Charles was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas on May 18, 1930, the son of the late Charles H. and Rena (Gillihan) Owens. In 1952, he married Dolores Jackson and they were married for 54 years. Charles was a proud United States Army Veteran for 4 years as a Staff Sergeant and served in the Korean War. Charles was employed with General Motors for 40 years and was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a Deacon at Bray Road Baptist Church for many years. Charles loved to fish and play cards.
Surviving are children, Guinda (Wayne) Berridge, Debbie Hartman and Carl (Angie Allen) Owens;
grandchildren, David Treadway, Jessi (JT)Burzynski Berridge, Kristin Owens, Anthony Owens and fiancée Lindsey Reeder, Kevin (Karen) Berridge, Noelle (Frank) Berridge, Brent and Carrie Berridge and Shawn (Christy) Berridge;
great-granddaughter, Angel Berridge, Ashley Frank, Brooke, Paige, Beau and Shea Berridge;
many nieces and nephews;
special friend, Marguerite Burt and family;
and special fishing buddy, Gracie Courser.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Owens in 2006 and 9 brothers and sisters.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
M B
October 07, 2018
To family and friends, my deepest sympathies, for the loss of your dearly beloved one. May it bring comfort and hope, in knowing God knows your pain, that he cares for you. Thus he is with you now, he is with you through the difficult days ahead, and always. 1 Peter 5:6,7
September 27, 2018
My condolences to the family.May the hope and promise at John 11:24,25 bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time
Bea Ohio
September 24, 2018
I didn't know Charles all that well as I know Debra Hartman very well I did spend time talking with him and he mentioned over and over again how important his love for his family was and is. He was a compassionate man and a loving father. Rest In Peace in God's loving arms. Zaida
September 24, 2018
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family.
Wishing you peace, Maryanne
September 24, 2018
