SUMMERTON, SC - Mr. William Cunningham “Bill” Owens, Jr., age 76, of 1119 Danya Drive, formerly of Lancaster, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born January 20, 1934 in Chester, SC, the son of the late William Cunningham Owens, Sr. and Mary Peay Owens and was the husband of Sarah Bell Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired plumber and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Mr. Owens is survived by his wife, Sarah Bell Owens of the home, 4 sons, William Ray Owens and his wife Barbara of Sumter, Daryl Owens of Goose Creek, Danny Jack Burch and his wife Sue, and James Michael Burch and his wife Jeannie both of Lancaster, 4 sisters, Louise Reece, Elaine Hamilton, Caroline Thompson and Margaret Cash all of Chester, 5 grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
Mr. Owens was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Burch.
The Celebration of Life Graveside Funeral Service for Mr. Owens was at 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Lancaster Memorial Park by Rev. Dan Batson with burial to follow.
The Family of Mr. Owens suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church Building Fund, 128 Providence Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 or Southern Care Hospice, 217 Dozier Blvd., Suite 201, Florence, SC 29501.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory of Manning assisted with local arrangements.
