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Darryl Owens Obituary

DARRYL OWENS "Duke" Gary, Indiana Age 50, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at St. James Hospital. He was a retired employee of the City of Gary with 19 years of service. A prestigious man who was a graduate of Horace Mann High School, Class of 1976. Darryl was a member of North Star Masonic Lodge #49. He was preceded in death by parents, Rufus and Lillie Mae Owens, grandmother, Gertrude Pridgeon, sister, Barbara Owens, brother, Rufus Owens, 3 aunts, Zenobia, Ora L. Owens, Rosie L. Williams, 2 uncles, Wilbert and Eddie Owens, and nephew, Kinnell Magee. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Michelle A. Owens; 1 daughter, Darrilynn Owens, children by marriage, Anthony Cherry Jr., Toilisa Cherry (Bentley) Ellis, Rashaun Cherry; 5 sisters, Jacqueline Jones, Maggie Owens, Sharon (Willie) Magee, Deborah (Willie) Magee, and Ruby Owens; 3 brothers, Dwayne Owens, Douglas (Angela) Owens, Daniel Owens; 4 aunts, Addie, Dorothy, Lois Owens, and Jewell Owens; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, from 12 to 8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral Services Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gary Genesis Center, 1 N. Genesis Plaza. Officiating, Minister James P. Allen. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Professional services rendered by Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Michael & Renee' Rodgers & Family

October 29, 2007

We love you and miss you Uncle Darryl. We will think of you always.

GLENDA ALSTON

October 27, 2007

MY CONDOLENCES TO OWENS FAMILY MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

GLENDA ALSTON

October 27, 2007

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE OWENS FAMILY,MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

FRED & MICHELLE RETIC

October 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 21, 2007

To moma Michelle and family, may God continue to be with you in your time of bereavement, sorry I could not be there with you all at this time ,but there are just certain things I can't take when it comes to death. I will keep you in my prayers at all times and be strong as you have always been. Love, Teresa Ellis
and family

Dwayne Owens

October 21, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Dalvin Owens

October 21, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

DWAYNE&DALVIN OWENS

October 21, 2007

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH UNCLE DARRYL, AND WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU VERY MUCH, LOVE YOU, YOUR FREE NOW.

Frances Lane

October 21, 2007

To Michelle and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Frances and the Lane Family

Bernice Clark

October 21, 2007

To the Family:

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sharon (Sha-boo) Welch

October 20, 2007

Michele, I am sorry to read about the loss of your husband. I send my prayers to you and your family.

Leatha Cooper-Miller

October 20, 2007

To the Owens Family: My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I can remember Darryl from when I was a little girl on Hamilton St. His suffering is over and he is in a better place. Smiling down on all of his loved ones.

NATHANIEL REED

October 19, 2007

TO THE OWENS FAMILY:SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DARRYL WAS A GOOD BOSS AND FRIEND I MISS HIS FACE AROUND THE PLACE ALREADY. NATE REED CITY HALL CO WORKER

Dorothy Smith

October 19, 2007

To the Owens Family:
We loved the spirit he shared with our department. The heart of an angel and courage of a lion. The fun we shared is what keeps us from crying. He will be surely missed.
From the Channel 4 staff.
Dorothy & Darrell

Patricia Fointno-Dawson

October 19, 2007

To the Owens Family:

Darryl touched many, many people by being a worker for the City. May you be blessed and comforted during this time of sorrow.

Former City Hall worker....

CITYHALL CO-WORKER

October 19, 2007

TO THE OWENS FAMILY,
I'M VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSE OF YOUR LOVED ONE DARRYL. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. HE WAS A REALLY NICE GUY TO WORK WITH AND I WILL REMEMBER THAT LAUGH & LOUD VOICE WHEN HE CALLED EVERYONE BY THEIR LAST NAME. GOD BLESS

sylvia edmond madison

October 19, 2007

to mrs.debra magee and family so sorry to hear about your love one my hearts and prayers goes out you and the family at this time.

GALYCE & HENRY FELTON

October 19, 2007

MICHELLE AND FAMILY KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

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