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James Owenby Obituary
May 6, 1947 May 15, 2025 (age 78)
James Huel Owenby was born on May 6, 1947, to Dorothy and Thomas Owenby in North Carolina. James passed away on May 15, 2025, age 78
At Coalinga Reginal Medical Center. James was a resident of Madera, Ca. James worked as an Agriculture Mechanic as well as many other jobs on a farm, He loved what he did. James was proceeded in death by his Mother Dorothy and Father Thomas Owenby, His wife of 60 years Helen Faye Owenby, Son James Rosevelt Owenby, Daughter Connie Faye Madewell, Grand Daughter Tiffany Nichole Marceaux and Great grandson Baby Reece Marceaux.
James is survived by 3 daughters Dorothy Marie Newman of tollhouse ca, Annette Darlene Phillips of Chowchilla Ca and Sherry Kimberly Owenby of Muncie Indiana.
11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
James also leaves to cherish his memory as a host of relatives and friends
.
The family of James Huel Owenby would like to thank you for all the acts of kindness shown to them during the loss of their beloved father
Services
Graveside Service
Tuesday
May 27, 2025
1:00 PM
Arbor Vitae Cemetery (Arbor Area)
1301 Roberts Avenue
Madera, CA 93637
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Arbor Vitae Cemetery
1301 Roberts Ave
Madera, CA 93637 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mr James, please visit our Tree Store.
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