William Owen

MARION-William R. Owen, 75, died 8:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at his residence. Graveside services will be 2:30 P.M., Saturday, December 2001 at the Pulley Cemetery located north of Crab Orchard. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Saturday. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Owen was born September 22, 1926 in Marion to William Thomas & Dollie (Fletcher) Owen. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during WW II. He was a retired machinist having worked at the Woodruff & Edwards Machine Shop in Elgin, Illinois. He was also a member of the Handyman Club of America. He is survived by: Seven Sons: Daniel Owen of Poplar Bluff, MO. Dewayne Owen of Poplar Bluff, MO. Darrell Owen of Poplar Bluff, MO. David Owen of Poplar Bluff, MO. Dick Downen of San Diego, CA. Bill Downen of San Diego, CA. Don Downen of Salem, OR. Three Daughters: Annette Marshall of Poplar Bluff, MO. Patricia Krich of DeKalb, IL. Rita Row of Rockford, IL. Several Grandchildren Two Sisters: Ruth Craig of Paulton, IL. Glorine Alkaailne of FL. Preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Kathy Hasty and Barbara Morris, two sisters, Amajean Eden and Kathleen Price. For more information or to view this obituary. It may be seen at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.