James Owens - Obituary

ames Henry Owens, “Applejack” or “Jimmy”, 77, a lifelong resident of Harwood, Maryland, passed away on October 8, 2014 at Larkin Chase Nursing Home after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. Jimmy was born February 5, 1937 to James Henry Owens, “Applejack” or “Jimmy”, 77, a lifelong resident of Harwood, Maryland, passed away on October 8, 2014 at Larkin Chase Nursing Home after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. Jimmy was born February 5, 1937 to the late William and Frances Owens in the family home in Harwood, MD. He was a 1957 graduate of the Wiley H. Bates High school and served his country in the US Army. Jimmy was a proud and very disciplined military man, and met many soldiers who became “brothers” while serving and after his military service. He worked many years in and out of state as a construction laborer and builder for local companies in Maryland. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus South County Council #8251, and became a 4th degree Knight in May 1987. Jimmy was an avid racecar driver and took part in many competitions at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD and Capitol Raceway in Crofton. He also enjoyed playing sports and hunting. He is survived by his mother; Frances Owens of Harwood, MD, four children; Rodriquez Owens of Oxon Hill, MD, Stacey Owens of Bowie, MD, Aretha Brockett of Laurel, MD, and Delmar (Myrt) Murdock of Churchton, MD, his siblings; Matilda “Sis” Dorsey of Harwood and the late John “Ted”, Howard “Brup” and Carolyn “Peggy” Owens, grandchildren; Javon and Deja Brockett of Laurel and Imani Pinkston of Bowie, MD. A memorial mass will be offered on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 1pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The James H. Owens Memorial Fund, c/o The Owens family, online at www.gofundme.com/JamesHOwensMemory. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.