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Mark Owens Obituary
ROCKWELL - Mark Richard Owens, age 59, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at his home.
He was born Dec. 20, 1951, in Cabarrus County, the son of Juanelle Strickland Owens and the late H.T. Owens.
Mark owned and operated Mark's Service & Convenience, China Grove, for 25 years. In later years, he worked for Mid-State Machines, Mount Ulla.
His family fondly remembers his love of fishing and motorsports. He was very supportive of his wife and son.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nadine Jeffers Owens; his son, Jonathan Owens and wife Andrea of China Grove.
Service and Visitation: The funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. Brian Duncan. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials: May be made to High Rock Community Church, 7800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Owens
Linda Gulledge
September 23, 2011
So sorry for your loss and the neighborhood's loss. He was a kind and helpful person. I pray you feel the presence of the Great Comforter in the days ahead. God Bless All.
the cole family
September 22, 2011
We are so very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
Tim Stout
September 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Nadine. Mark was a fine man and he will be missed. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace in this difficult time.
Tim, Jennifer, Annah & Kaitlyn
Stephanie Seaford-Thomas
September 21, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of Marks passing! His family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
David Bates
September 21, 2011
Mark, we'll miss you, buddy......Sorry, Ms Nadine -
David and Teresa Bates
Chuck Adams
September 21, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about Mark. He was truly a fine man and I'll miss him. I pray that God will sustain the family with His grace during this most difficult time. God Bless you. Chuck Adams
Melinda Woods
September 21, 2011
Mark and I send our deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
Mark & Melinda Woods
Cathy Rickard Lang
September 21, 2011
Nadine and Jonathan,
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Mark was one of the good guys and will always be in our hearts. Wish that I could be there. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help even if it is just to vent.
Lu Ann Baxter
September 21, 2011
Nadine, Jonathan and Andrea, We are so sorry for your loss. Words can not describe the sense of loss felt in the whole neighborhood. We pray the Great Comforter will sustain you during this time and the days to come.
Billy, Lu Ann, Cody and Allyson
Myrtie McWhorter
September 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. I love you family. Mark was a great husband and father. He is in a better place than we are. I love you and Jonathan and Andrea. If you need anything please let me know.
Donna Gray
September 21, 2011
The Gray family wants you to know you are being thought of often and prayers for peace and understanding are being sent up in your name.
Robert & Donna Gray
HRCC
Dale Thomason
September 21, 2011
May God be with all the family in their time of need and feel the peace that only our Heavenly Father can provide....Such a good man that will be greatly missed as our neighbor .....
Dale, Becky, Jenna, & Gracie
Anita and Scott Gentle
September 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this difficult time and pray that God be with you and give you the strength you need.
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