CLARENCE “ZEKE” OWENS, 77 years of age of Vansant, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. Born in Dickenson County, VA, he was the son of the late James Carson Owens and Edna McFadden Owens Stanley. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life and was of the Protestant Faith. Zeke served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a Welder and Mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Step-Father, Webb Stanley; 1-Grandchild: Ethan Shawn Owens and 1-Brother: James (Carson) Owens.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Baker Owens, Vansant, VA, 4-Daughters: Rhonda Denise Owens and husband Andy Griffith, West Jefferson, NC, Pamela Ann and husband Billy McClanahan, Mosheim, TN, Patricia Lynn Wilson, Corbin, KY, Penny Ruth Stiltner, Richlands, VA, 2-Sons: Clarence Shawn Owens, Vansant, VA, Frederick Bruce Owens, Corbin, KY, Half-Brother: Max Stanley, Abingdon, VA

Also, survived by 4-Grandchildren: McKenzie Shea Owens, Logan Shawn Owens, William Anthony Griffith and Philip Andrew Griffith; several other Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral Services for CLARENCE “ZEKE” OWENS will be conducted Friday, September 14, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. with Rev. Don Ashby officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be family.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Hayes, Total Home Health Care Employees, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Employees, Charlie Perkins and Bob Fuller.

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign War.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.