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William Edward Owens, 93, of Zionsville, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Zionsville Meadows.
He was born June 9, 1919, in Shelby County, to Earl E. and Minnie (Jones) Owens.
He married Mary Richey on June 27, 1942, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 2008.
Survivors include three daughters, Judy (husband, Jerry) Iverson of Gulf, Ill., Dottie Strawn of Westfield and Linda (husband, Tom) Skelly of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, Herbert Owens and Harold Wayne Owens, both of Florida; sister, Mildred Eudaly of Florida; grandchildren, Matthew, Michaela, Meghan, Amy, Eric and Kimberly; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters; and a brother.
Mr. Owens was a member of First Baptist Church. He worked for Tokheim as a machinist until he retired in 1984.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Love officiating. Buriial will be at Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin.
Online condolences may be made at www.murphyparks.com.
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Terry Wagner Proctor
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Posted Tue September 18, 2012
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Dottie, Judy & Linda,
I was so sorry to learn of your Father's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Terry
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Peggy Trittipo
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Posted Thu September 20, 2012
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Owens, but I have corresponded with him over the years. I am the church secretary at First Baptist, & I would send him (& Mrs. Owens before her passing) the church newsletter. The last correspondence I had with him was over a year ago, & he said at that time to remove him from the mailing, because he was unable to read the clearly.
I was going to try to come to the funeral home today, but it doesn't look as though I will be able to get away from the office.
God bless you all, during this time.
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Patrick A. Owens
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Posted Thu September 20, 2012
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Judy, Dottie, and Linda - so sorry that I we weren''t able to be there with you and your families today. I was blessed to be with Uncle William just a few weeks ago. I will always remember his sense of humor and his laugh. I would see that same laugh in grandma Owens. Times like this are difficult, but time families are together should be embraced with joy. Your dad lived a long life and lived it well. Lift your spirits together as you celebrate your nephew/son''s wedding. Warm regards, your cousin in Solon, Ohio. Pat & Leslie Owens
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