Bobby Edward Owens, Sr.

Bobby Edward Owens, Sr. obituary, Wilmington, NC

Bobby Edward Owens, Sr.

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Bobby Owens, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2025.
Bobby Edward Owens, Sr. 86 of Wilmington, N.C. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2025.

Mr. Owens was born in Robeson County on February 10, 1939 and was the son of the late Woodrow and Geneva Willoughby Owens. He retired from Life of Georgia Insurance Company as a Regional Vice-President after almost forty years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors most especially the mountains and the beach. Mr. Owens always was ready to enjoy a plate of seafood. Bobby was a devoted family man and also very devoted in his faith. He faithfully attended and supported Living Waters Ministries of Wilmington. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wayne Owens.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Owens of the home; two sons, Bobby Owens, Jr. and wife Cindy of Wilmington and Mike Owens of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; step-son, Chuck Hillenbrand, Jr. and wife Lynn of Wilmington; grandchildren, Crystal, Cari, Josh, Justin, Matt and Andrew; great grandchildren, Landon, Kyndra, Alexandria, Annabelle, Benjamin, Wyatt, Waylon, Nora and Miley; step-granddaughter, Madaline and husband Drake

Graveside services were held Tuesday November 18, 2025 at one o'clock in the afternoon at Floyd Memorial Cemetery, 1591 Stage Rd. Fairmont, N.C. with Reverend Rick Crocker officiating.

In lieu of flowers the ask memorials be directed to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

You may offer online condolences at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com

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Upcoming Events

Nov

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Floyd Memorial Cemetery

Fairmont, NC

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