ROBERT E. OWENS

ROBERT E. OWENS  
Robert "Bob" Owens of Broad Run, VA passed peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2012 at the Capital Care Hospice in Arlington, VA. Bob was pre-deceased by his parents William and Mary Owens of Fairfax, Virginia and survived by brothers W. Edward Owens and wife Suzanne of VA Beach, VA; Daniel A. Owens of Amissville, VA; Gary W. Owens and wife Vicki of Centreville, VA; and Dale A. Owens and wife Aya of Haymarket, VA; nieces Jody, Jennifer, Denise, Crystal, Heather, Gemma and Makayla, and nephew Alec. A 1969 graduate of WT Woodson High School, Bob served in the Navy during the Viet Nam war as a Petty Officer 3rd Class and later worked for Safeway as a produce clerk for over 35 years. A great softball player who could hit the ball a mile, Bob was a huge Washington Senators fan and was excited for the success of the Nationals. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Capital Care Hospice 4715 N 15th St. Arlington, VA. The family expresses thanks to the loving and caring staff at Georgetown Medical ICU unit and Capital Care and the incredible friendship and assistance of Andy and Paula Cox of Sterling, VA. A viewing will be held Friday September 21, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 22, 1:30 p.m. in the chapel at National Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at National Memorial Park.