Bro. Samuel D. Owens was born on May 24, 1917 to the late Harlson and Jennie Mae Owens in Talbot County, GA.
He became a member of New Hope Baptist church. He worked for the Railroad System in his early years and he later worked in the Mill Industry.
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Willie Mae McCoy in
August, 1938 who preceded him in death.
God called Samuel home on October 27, 2010.
Three brothers; Ben, Quilly, and Joshua along with three sisters; Inez, Jennie, and Elizabeth all preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory: three daughters and four sons; Barbara of Fairburn, GA, Earnestine (Tina) Tillman Holloway of Sharpsburg, GA, Polly and Kenny Holloway of Riverdale, GA, Willie (Bill) and Teresa of New Jersey, Sammie of Macon, GA, Franklin and Joan of New Jersey, and James of Atlanta, GA, one sister; Leandy Prather and one brother; Hardy and Virginia Owens of Manchester, GA, fourteen (14) grandchildren, three (3) great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Interment: New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
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