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Millard Owens Obituary
October 30, 1952 - November 6, 2023
Millard "Mickey" Owens III left this life on November 6, 2023. We could say unexpectedly, or surprisingly, but we know there are no guarantees.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Owens, son Mick Owens, daughter Christina Owens Knapp and husband Sam, grandson Cody Dillon-Owens and wife Paris, sister Lyda Berry and husband Brent, brother Ashby Owens and wife Lesley, nephew Drew Owens and niece Linsdey Owens. His parents were Millard and Elizabeth "Libby" Owens, previously of Parkersburg, WV and Clifton Forge, VA.
Mickey grew up in Parkersburg, WV, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Concord College, then taught school in Roanoke City where he worked with the Chess program for many years. He volunteered for the Boy Scouts, and loved photography and scuba diving. He became a scuba instructor and shared his love of diving with many. He traveled the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, and Red Sea in many adventures.
Mickey's car radio may no longer recognize anything but the Margaritaville channel, as he believed in the words of Jimmy Buffet "life is a journey measured not in miles or years, but in experiences…" He will be missed by many.
A Celebration of Mickey's life will be held soon and will be announced by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com.
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Debbie Miller
November 15, 2023
Cathy, my condolences to you and your entire family. I know this a devastating loss for you all.
Debbie Luke
November 13, 2023
Cathy,
So sorry to hear of Mickey's passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Andy Corbin
November 11, 2023
Cathy and the Owens family. I extend my deepest condolences. Mickey leaves a legacy students he has taught and mentored over the years. A legacy of scuba divers, who under his tutelage, learned about what is beneath the surface of our oceans, lakes, and rivers. Cathy, I clearly remember you signed off on my Basic Open Water training in 1999 at Fantasy Lake. That opened the door for me to obtain more advanced training, some of which Mickey taught. Yes....Mickey's legacy will live on for years.
Dr Bob Collins
November 10, 2023
I greatly appreciated his time and effort in bringing chess (and, therefore, critical thinking skills) to kids all over the region! Many condolences from the Roanoke Homeschool Chess Club.
Bob Danforth
November 9, 2023
I will miss Mickey tremendously. I got to know him through our mutual love of teaching children how to play chess. He was always so welcoming and kind to our players and coaches from Lexington, when we would participate in his tournaments in Roanoke. His love for chess, and his commitment to the kids in the Roanoke chess programs, will serve for many years as a reminder of what a kind and generous man he was.
Hannah M. Martin
November 9, 2023
Cathy and family,
My deepest condolences the loss of "Mickey". You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Tabor
November 9, 2023
Cathy,
My heart and prayers are reaching out to you. Such a great loss of losing a spouse. Just know that your Lab Family is always here for you. Big HUGS.
Love you. Dan
Julie McCoy
November 9, 2023
So sorry Cathy. I know the tow of you and the kids had many adventures together. May those memories remind you that his life was well lived and continues on in you and the kids.
Esther Cirasunda
November 9, 2023
Mickey was a great teacher. Loved people. Loved the kids. He will be missed.
Beth Grice
November 9, 2023
Cathy,
So sorry for the loss of your husband Mickey. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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