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1989
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2012
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William Owens Obituary
William B. Owens, Sr., 22, of 509 Sheldon Rd., died unexpectedly on April 3, 2012. He was born on July 21, 1989. Billy is survived by his parents, Liz (Robbie) Hines and Jay (Barb) Owens, Sr.; his siblings, Jay (Amber) Owens, Jr., Kandi Owens, her daughter, Miranda Mae, Sarah Cramner, Austin "Bubba" Hines, Aliza Hines, Christopher Hartman and Daniel Sabia and his sons, Logan and William Jr. He is also survived by his fiancé, Shana Marshall and her two sons, Travis and David who he loved as his own. He had a very large family and many friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, William and Phyllis Turcsik and paternal grandparents, Clarence, Sr. and Gladys Owens. We'd also like to acknowledge his "juggalo family" to which he was called, "Mason". Billy was a very vibrant, outgoing young man with such a large love for life and his family. The pain we feel will last for a while but the love we have for him will continue for eternity. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 9th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Owens
April 26, 2012
You have never really left us ,for we carry you in are hearts for ever in a day. We will see you again and we know you walk beside us for as long as we need you to hold are hands as we go through this together as your family and friends. You never put your self first you always cared about the other people around you William.Your little lite shined very bright with in you and your care and love for your fellow man shined bright as the stars in the heaven where you are now.We will miss you greatly until the day we come together again. So walk proudly among the angels in heaven with your head held high for no rumor can touch you there MY SWEET BILLY!! LOVE YOUR AUNT MARY WHOOP WHOOP!!!
christopher hartman
April 26, 2012
Ilove u billy and u will be missed in my mind, heart, and soal RIP Mason ye ha!!! see again someday love always your brother Christopher
Gladys Wilder
April 21, 2012
Dear Billy,
you are dearly missed by everyone family and friends. You lived your life to the fullest and even if the lord cut it short because he needed you to be his angel and help others to learn that life is to short to fight and have drama in ones life and that everyone should live life to the fullest and love one another. i miss you and thought that you were always a little wild but you were happy and that is all that count. so to close i love you and will always remember the way you were and that will never change and i will see you again one day. I love and miss my crazy little cousin. Love Gladys. R.I.P Billy
Amber Owens Jay Owens Jr
April 21, 2012
we love and miss you bro WHOOP WHOOP RIP MASON
Donette Darling
April 19, 2012
my thoughts and prayers go out to you all love you billy R.I.P
Kaela H
April 19, 2012
r.i.p. billy. u were awesome (what I know of you) and a part of my family that no one can replace. even if we didn't hang out I still think of u as my brother. heavens gates are open for u as God welcomes a new member. again rest in peace
barbara sabia-owens
April 19, 2012
billy we love and miss you soo much i wish you were still here with us you dad and i love you always dad and mom barb
teresa peters
April 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tina Rumsey
April 16, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Liz, Robbie and Family. I am so Very Sorry for this Tragic loss. RIP Billy.
April 12, 2012
JAY AND BILLY RIP MY SON LOVE YOUR DAD!!
April 11, 2012
DAD AND BILLY, with lots of love for his son
April 11, 2012
We miss and love you for ever BILLY OWENS
April 11, 2012
MY LITTLE MAN< LOVE AUNT MARY
April 11, 2012
Sweet Billy with William
April 11, 2012
SWEET BILLY AND HIS SON WILLIAM
Mary Andrews
April 10, 2012
LOVE AUNT MARY : RIP BILLY
Mary Andrews
April 10, 2012
stephanie d
April 9, 2012
we will miss you greatly billy. you will always be with us. you were taken way too soon. all my condolences to family and friends. shana i love you hun and im always here for you <3 billy please know how much you meant to all of us. you may be gone but will never be forgotten
Shana Owens
April 9, 2012
Baby this is your wife writing to say that you were and are my husband, my lover, and my bestfriend. You mean everything to me and i miss you so much. I wish i could wake up and this be a dream but since its not baby i will c you at the cross roads babe. UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN. AND THIS IS FROM THE BOYS. I LOVE AND MISS YOU DADDY. WE WILL MEET AGAIN AT HEAVENS GATES. LOVE YOU MORE THE WORDS CAN SAY
falicia singer
April 8, 2012
Billy We been through so much in our lives when we was younger and ull always have a place in my hart forever I still can't belive this happened I love u as my ex and bestfriend as does ur family also has a place in my hart miss u hun I know ur watching everyone u love
MOM
April 8, 2012
To My Beloved Son,
When you walked out the door that day I never in a million years thought I would never see you again. I feel like my heart is shattered into a million tiny pieces and my head won't let me accept that I will never see you again. Billy I just want you to come home and walk through the front door and say "MOM I'M HOME". Baby I Love YOU and I will wait for you to come home to me forever.
shayla lyons
April 8, 2012
r.i.p billy i love and miss you very much......
carol wells
April 8, 2012
R.I.P Billy my thoughts and prayers go out to liz robby hines and jay and barb owens love carol wells we will always love and miss you we will never forget you
AMBER JACKSON
April 8, 2012
REST IN PARADICE BILLY YOU ARE A YOUNG MAN TAKEN AWAY FROM US FAR TOO SOON THERES MANY QUESTIONS LEFT UNANWSERED AND MANY THINGS WE WOULD ALL LIKE TO KNOW,ONE THINGS FOR SURE WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL WATCHEN OVER US... I KNOW YOU DONT WANA SEE US CRY BUT ITS HARD AS WE HAVE ONLY MEMORIES AND PICTURES IN A FRAMA LEFT OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND AND FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN TAKEN FAR TOO SOON I LOVE AND MISS YOU BILLY AND WE WILL FOREVER KEEP YOUR NAME ALIVE... CONDOLENCES TO THE OWENS FAMILY IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK AND WOOP WOOP TO YOU MASON WE LOVE YOU <3
adrianne
April 7, 2012
R.I.P billy. Such a young bright soul taking way to soon. now ur apart of the angels. Watch over all of us up in paridise. Liz, robbie, Jay, Barb, jayjay, Kandi, Aliza, austin and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to u guys. U all are in my thoughts and prayers.
aunt pat
April 7, 2012
i am so sorry baby,you had so much life left to live ,you left us way to soon.i know that your in heaven with grandpa and i bet hes holding you in his arms right now.i wasnt around alot as you got older but i was when you were a baby .i love you baby always have ,always will.
pat bickham
April 7, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
april cornell
April 6, 2012
seems its the ones that touch ur life the most are taken far too soon an all i can say is sorry i know words wont bring u comfort or take away the tears rolling down ur face
daniel & krista hitchcock
April 6, 2012
R.I.P Billy,you will truly be missed buy all who new you. Liz and family my thaught and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Martin
April 6, 2012
RIP Billy you will be missed by so many people and the lives that you have touched Over the years! I lost my Nephew to a tragic accident 2 years ago and he was only 28. Farewell for now.
Rosa Hamilton
April 6, 2012
R.I.P Billy you will be loved and missed when we chilled we had a good timei will always miss you and love you we will never forget you our thoughts go out to jay owens family and liz hines family love rosa
Marjoy Owens Duncan
April 6, 2012
R.I.P Billy i love and miss you sorry you were tooking away so soon and you were a great father to your sons and we will never forget you you will always be in our thoughts and prayers go out to jay and barb owens and liz and robby hines love your aunt Marjoy Owens Duncan
bernice herrington
April 6, 2012
R.I.P Billy you were tacking away from use so soon.we will love you and miss you always and will always love you.my heart gose out to jay owens and liz hines and family
seth hamilton
April 6, 2012
R.I.p Billy my thoughts and prayers go out to jay and family
Jay & Barbara Owens
April 6, 2012
billy your father and i love and miss you sooo much we wish you were here with us i might not have bore you but you were still my wonderful beautiful son and i love you dearly and your dad loves you more then he can express we love you dad and mom#2
Mary Andrews
April 6, 2012
RIP Billy I love you with all my heart. I remember the day you came to us,a beautiful baby, then you became are little man,and then you became the man with a heart full of love and life for who ever you touch in your life. Your family loves you very much and will miss you greatly,but we will keep you alive in are hearts until we meet again at the crossroads.To my brother Jay and Barb Owens I love you and I am here for you. Robbie and Liz Hines I love you and I am here for you. To My Nephew I must say good bye for now but remember your Aunt Mary loves you and will miss you for ever. I am so glad we got to spend time together and had a good time on are last visit together.Thank You God for giving me a good Nephew to love!!
Sandra Washington
April 6, 2012
Rest now Billy, look around Heaven for a piano to play.
Mae Inman
April 6, 2012
To my son Robby and daughter-in-law Liz(I Love You)...and Billy's dad, stepmom and siblings. A loss is always painful and never easy but hope the following will ease the pain....
_______________________________________
I see your sorrow, I see your pain
Now that we're apart,
Memories will keep me alive
Deep within your heart...
I know that you love me
Cause I love you too,
Sorry I had to leave so quickly, but
GOD has things for me to do...
Don't be angry and don't be sad
That I left without a clue,
Keep me in your heart and mind, and
Remember I'm watching over you...
So, please be strong and carry on
The way you always do,
I know that you are praying for me
The same as I pray for YOU.
Dinah Hale
April 6, 2012
R.I.P. Billy,my deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends,So sorry for your lost,God will give you the strength and guide you threw this hard time,We love you all,Aunt Dinah and family
April 6, 2012
Liz and family, our hearts go out to you all during this most diffucult time. You are all in our prayers.
The Turcsik family
Dinah Hale
April 6, 2012
R.I.P.Billy,Our thoughts and prayers go out to my nephew Robbie Hines and wife and family and his friends,May god give you all the strength and help you need to get threw this difficult time of need,I know you will be greatly missed but never forgotton.We love you all,Aunt Dinah,Michael and family and Misty and family
jeannie
April 6, 2012
R.I.P Billy. You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. I miss you little brother. To the family, I love you all, stay strong and together.
Chloe Couch
April 6, 2012
We love you Billy! Your name will carry on forever. And it is my honor to have my firstborn son born on your birthday. Miss you man, WOOP WOOP! -Momma
Kellee Lupo
April 6, 2012
billy you were always like a second father figure to me i will forever love and miss you "mason" can i get a WHOOP WHOOP from all the juggalo's and juggalette's out there in honor of our fallen family member
Catie Griffen
April 6, 2012
May he rest in peace.
dina Rupert
April 6, 2012
you we be surely missed by all whos knew you.mike young and Dina Rupert
Jessica Sprague
April 6, 2012
RIP
CINDYLOU SMITH
April 6, 2012
RIP BILLY..MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO LIZ AND FAMILY.
Angela Stevens
April 6, 2012
RIP Billy. You was a good friend. You will be very much missed.
CJ and Jess Loomis
April 6, 2012
Billy, we love and miss you so much. You are a contantant memory. Hold the gates open for all of us to meet you when we get there. To the family.. we are so sorry. You are in our prayers. Love CJ and Jessica Loomis
Sondra and Jason Predmore
April 6, 2012
We love you Bill! Rest in peace baby doll! We will miss you!!
Rhonda Wynn
April 6, 2012
LIZ, I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
April 6, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Billy was a great person
belinda
April 6, 2012
So sorry that god has took you away so soon Billy you will be missed dearly..My heart goses out to Liz,Kandi,Bubba,Aliza and all...Love and miss u all
Love And Miss U Billy
cynthia & scott linderberry
April 6, 2012
Whispers from Heaven
When I left this world without you
I know it made you blue.
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched; I know this is true.
While you were weeping,
Days after I passed away-
While all was slient within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.
From this wonderful place called heaven
Where all my pain is gone,
I send a gentle breeze to whisper;
"My loved ones, please go on"
The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering—
Just LOVE from everywhere.
You need not be troubled
Just stay close to GOD in prayer
Someday we'll be reunited
My love, HIS love surrounds you always,
EVERYWHERE!
brandy riker
April 6, 2012
my prayers are with you and your family ..his memories with live on thru all those lives he has touched Billy was a very well loved young man He Will Be greatly missed but will be forever in our Hearts Rip My dear freind
Theresa Conklin
April 6, 2012
RIP Billy, I didnt know you very well. But Shana is my neice. You will be greatly missed and loved by anyone that ever knew you. To Billys family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know all too well what you are all going through as I lost a son at a very young age, too., Its going to take a very long time for it to get even easier. But hang in there. It never goes away. But I know it does get a little easier as time goes by.
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