Funeral service for Jesse Owens, Sr., 83, will be Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Smith officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Mr. Owens passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1940, in Morgan County, to Robert L. Owens and Dorothy Reed Owens.
Mr. Owens was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Master Sergeant, prior to his retirement. He retired with 24 years of service in active military, has been a member of of the Masons for 43 years and was a member of Hartselle Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara Owens and his parents.
Family wishes to express a Special Thanks to the nurses of Hospice of the Valley.
Survivors include
Son – Jesse Owens, Jr. (Peggy)
Daughter – Leisa Owens (Brad Lindley)
Brother – Brooks Owens (Linda)
Grandchildren – Crissy Defenthaler (Joey), Kelley Rutherford (Chandler) and Jessica Smith (Jordan).
Great Grandchildren – Millie Defenthaler, Boss Reutherford, Tucker Smith and Sutton Smith.
Pallbearers will be Brad Lindley, Joey Defenthaler, Chandler Rutherford, Jordan Smith, Roy Defenthaler and David Owens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Boss Rutherford and Tucker Smith.
In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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