Mr. Willie James Owens was born on April 9, 1939 to the late James and Ruby Rumph Owens in Unralda, Georgia. He attended the local middle and high schools in Unvalda, Georgia. Willie accepted Christ at an early age. He worked many years for Lauramore Trucking Company in McClenny, Florida and the International Longshoremen’s Association Local Lodge #1408 Jacksonville, Florida.

Willie departed this life on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Frankie Dennard.

Willie leaves to cherish his memories: his ex-wife, Ms. Gwendolyn D. Owens; brothers, Charlie Kenny (Florene), (Edna Marie), Gloria Jean (Robert), Linda (Teddy) all of Unvalda, Georgia; step daughter, Justina (Andre) of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Jamari, Johnteria, Asijah, Andre, K’neshia Bush, Frankie Dennard, Jr. all of Jacksonville, Florida; a host of brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Willie James Owens passed away Saturday, October 6th, 2018. Arrangements in Care of: Funerals by T.S. Warden, 904-765-1234