William Owens

William Harrison Owens, better know as Bill, age 74 of West Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Owens was born January 14, 1932 in Trump, Maryland to the late Donald and Myrtle Johnston Owens. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Hodges Owens.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herb Parunak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Fields Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service.

Mr. Owens is survived by:

Fiancée: Virginia Head

Step-Father: Bruce Webb of Wilkesboro, NC

Brothers: Joe Owens of Wilkesboro, NC and James Owens of Millers Creek, NC

Sisters: Doris Tribble, Brenda Anderson and Karen Testerman all of Wilkesboro, NC

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Or fax to 336-846-9505.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.