Billy Owen

Billy Byron Owen, age 83 of Mouth of Wilson, VA, died Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Owen was born November 23, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Montie and Cynthea Sturgill Owen. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanora McFarland Owen, and brothers; Roy, Glenn and Dwayne Owen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Sturgills Baptist Church. Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Julian Owen will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 27th at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation
1501 NW 9th Ave. / Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136.

Mr. Owen is survived by:

Three daughters: Gloria Barcello of New Jersey, Elizabeth McCormick and Thelma Campanile both of PA

One brother: Joe Owen of Stuart, VA

Two sisters: Martha Howell and Mary Graham both of Lansing, NC

13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.