Richard "Rick" B. Ownby

Richard “Rick” B. Ownby, age 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, January 18, 2013. Rick was born in Beckley, WV, grew up in Hampton and had lived in Smithfield since 1981. In 1978 he graduated from Kecoughtan High School and joined the U.S. Army. After serving his country he began a career lasting over 30 years with the Newport News Ship Yard where he was currently working as a crane operator. Preceding him in rest is his father, Willard “Bud” Ownby, Jr. Surviving members of his family include his children, Jessica F. Davis and daughter Matayla, and Michael S. Ownby and son Micah; mother, Geraldine “Gerrie” E. Ownby; brother, Timothy W. Ownby and wife Gayle; sister, Lori Dixon and husband Mark; nieces and nephews, Lauren Nash, Matthew Ownby, Christopher Dixon, Daniel Dixon and their families; and grandparents, Helen M. Ownby, and Annis V. Mann. A service remembering Rick’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in the Mausoleum Chapel of Parklawn Memorial Park. Entombment will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666.