This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sandy_Redmond Surnames: Owens, Patrick, Stevens Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4084/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Originally published December 15, 1999, Homer Index NOTE: No relation to family. Information courtesy of Sharon Warner, Homer Index. Willis F. Owens, 58, of Homer, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999, at home. Mr. Owens was born January 9, 1941, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Nathaniel and Reda Owens. He married Judy Patrick December 8, 1968. She survives. Mr. Owens lived most of his life in Homer. He was a collector of model cars and knives, and he enjoyed walking, bicycling and woodworking. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Mary Owens of Albion; two sons, Bob (Melissa) Owens of Homer and Mark Owens of Albion; one sister, Elizabeth Stevens of Albion; three brothers, Luther Owens of Albion, John Owens of Concord and Nathaniel Owens of Albion; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held Friday, December 10, at Faith Community Church in Albion, with the Rev. Melvin Howard officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by George White Funeral Home in Litchfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.