Easley, SC - Mr. James Harold "Junior" Owens, Jr. 76, loving husband of Edith Leola Gilstrap Owens, of Easley, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Manna Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pickens, SC.
Junior was born in Pickens County on October 9, 1946 to the late James H. Owens, Sr. and Eunice Beatrice Scruggs Owens. He retired from ITT (formerly Ryobi and Singer) as a Lab Technician. Junior loved to work on computers and electronics, and all things Elvis. He took pride in his yard and loved to work outdoors to beautify his property. Junior was a member of Arial Baptist Church.
In addition to his loving wife of 56 years, Junior is survived by his son: Scott H. Owens of Easley; two sisters: Patsy Morton of Six Mile and Jean Parton (Danny) of Pickens; and three brothers: Roger Owens (Gail) of Pickens, Ronnie Owens (Rita) of Easley, and Donnie Owens (Cathy) of Six Mile.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by a sister: Judy Bolding.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM on Wednesday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.
The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Arial Baptist Church: 618 Rice Road, Easley, SC 29640.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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