Charles William "C.W." Owens


OWENS Mr. Charles William "C.W." Owens, 85 of Keystone Heights went to be with his Lord on Aug. 23, 2010. He was the only son of Gordie and Charlie Owens whom are both deceased. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed. C.W. was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and attended Andrew Jackson High School. He had also served in the Navy during World War II and after his service time he attended Jacksonville Junior College. He retired from the Jacksonville Fire Department after 20 years and started his business, C.W. Owens Pest Control. He was in the pest control business most of his adult life. Being a member of the Rotary Club C.W. was also an active member of the Drum and Bugle Corp. in the Morocco Shrine of Jacksonville for over 30 years. In 1981 C.W. had moved to Keystone Heights and enjoyed the lake life and living in a small rural community. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of Fresh Start Fellowship (a non-denominational Christian Church in Keystone Heights.) C.W. and Fran enjoyed many wonderful trips in their motor home all over the U.S. and Canada. C.W. leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Frances Brown (Prom) Owens, his children, Gloria Ferrell, Sue Owens, Cookie Morton, Phillip Prom (Donna), and Mary E. Mobley (Grant). His grandchildren, Tracey Johnson (Sean), Shannon Krueger (Jeff), Jamie Sessions (Randall), Stephanie Varnes (Matt), John Ross Grace, Kaitlyn Prom, and Jessica Mobley. He was also blessed with 10 great grandchildren, Cody Sessions, Jodee Sessions, Maddee Sessions, Amanda Johnson, Emily Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Jeffrey Krueger, Jacob Krueger, Kylee Ann Varnes, and Kyndall Nicole Varnes, all a blessing to him. Funeral services for C.W. were held on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at 2 O'clock in the Fresh Start Fellowship Church with Pastor Steve Conner officiating. Burial followed at the Keystone Heights Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR., KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com

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