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Martin Owensby Obituary
Born to Claude and Iris Ownesby on April 9, 1957, Martin grew up on a naval base in Crane, Indiana, and loved telling stories of his childhood antics there. He was a devoted father and husband who enjoyed good food, jokes, taking trips, books, computers, and his dogs.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Adam, daughter Anna, and a brother Craig.
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Victoria Owensby
April 26, 2024
You will continue to live on in me and all who knew you. I love you and miss you.
Victoria Owensby
April 22, 2022
I miss you and Anna every second of every day. Nothing in my life will I ever bring me so much happiness and joy that I had when our family was whole and as one. Adam and my glorious grand daughters are my joy now. I wish you both could know them. They are so much like you. Forever in my heart I continue to grieve till the day I too die. I love you.
Victoria Owensby
April 25, 2020
Martin this day will always be forever the day I lost half of my brain. Please look out for our perfect daughter in every way where ever you two are. I will always love you just for being you. Now my brain is 1/4 functioning. So much crying in my life. I miss you both everyday.
Smith
July 10, 2016
The Smith Family
Victoria Owensby
April 26, 2014
Martin. You were my true and one love. It has been hard living without you these past four years. Sometimes I hear your voice or laugh at one of your jokes . I'm trying but I need you. Half of me is dead too .
Ken Holbert
July 26, 2013
I taught Martin computer classes at Greenville Tech continuing Ed 14 years ago. He left such an impression that I thought I would look him up only to see that he has passed on. I can only say that I am saddened and shocked. My thoughts and prays are with his family. He was a genuinely a very kind person that left a lasting impression.
Mrs. Victoria Owensby
July 3, 2013
Whether turned by a sneer of contempt.
In the moment of your embracing kindness.
May be meant for us all radiant one.
Is what the universe has opened you as.
You may not think of your wisdom or serenity.
For it flows from regions you cannot explore.
And all who bathe into it are duty bound.
To weep joyously at pure beauty.
-Martin Owensby (1957-2010)
April 25, 2012
Dear Martin,
Its two years now I've had to live without you. It is still so hard because part of me is dead and I will never be whole again. I miss you with all my heart and soul and think of you each and every day. I love you forever and ever.
Vicky
Susan Lyons
January 11, 2011
Dear Vicky, Adam and Anna - We send our love and support to all of you in your loss of Martin. We know what a powerful influence he was in your lives and how much he will be missed but know that he would be so proud of all of you and how your strength and love of him is getting you through. Hold onto your precious memories. Love, Sue, Jerry and Sarah
January 10, 2011
My dear sweet Vicky.. My heart aches for you. I did not know that Martin had passed away. I'm here for you at any time my dear friend.
Amy Forton
January 8, 2011
Dear Vicky, we miss Martin very much. His kind heart, his sense of humor and his love for his family will live on in my fond memories. He was a good man, and I feel lucky to have him in our family. We love you all so much.
Laura Tutunick
January 6, 2011
Vicky, please know that you, Anna and Adam are always in my thoughts. Martin will always be with you in spirit! I'm sure he's watching over all of you and is so proud of your strength, and he's grateful for all you did for him. You were his angel and now he's yours!
Elaine Lyons
January 6, 2011
I miss you very much Martin. You had a very caring heart. You were a loving son in law and I thought of you as a son. Your joyful laughter will never be forgotten and your deep feeling for your family will always be in my mind. We will love you always.
Vicky Owensby
January 6, 2011
Martin, you will never be forgotten. You were my everything and I ache each day missing you. We will continue living your life through us. I love you.
mark kidd
April 30, 2010
So sorry to hear of Martin's passing. My thoughts are with his family, although I have never met you. I only knew Martin when we were teens. I am glad that he survived being a teenager in CRANE and went on the become a devoted family man in beautiful SC. Rest in Peace, Martin....Mark Kidd, Bloomington IN
April 30, 2010
So sorry to hear of Martin's passing. My thoughts are with his family, although I have never met you. I only knew Martin when we were teens. I am glad that he survived being a teenager in CRANE and went on the become a devoted family man in beautiful SC. Rest in Peace, Martin....Mark Kidd, Bloomington IN
Penny Howard Myers
April 30, 2010
Sincere condolences from Bloomington. I can feel his mother's heart aching.
Lisa Coffey
April 29, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Martin's death. I went to high school with him and remember him as a very nice guy who had a great sense of humor. He was always so kind and once when an older boy was picking on me he talked to him and told him to leave me alone. That was 35 years ago and I have never forgotten what he did for me.
My condolences to his family.
Lisa(Byers)Coffey
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