TERRY LEE OWENS, 86 years of age of Vansant, VA, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late George and Crissie Owens. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and attended the Big Fox Community Church. Mr. Owens served in the armed forces during World War II. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Owens was a former Buchanan County Deputy Sheriff during Burl Rife’s Administration, a retired Coal Miner last working for Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp. and enjoyed gardening and bee keeping.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Marie Deel Owens, July 3, 1999; Great-Granddaughter: Sarah Jessica Looney; 2-Sisters: Eva Bonk and Mae Parsons; and 5-Brothers: Lonzy, Lacy, Farley, Dewey and Glen Owens.

He is survived by 2-Daughters: Peggy Owens Looney, Vansant, VA, Sandee Owens (Tony) Matney, Vansant, VA

Also, survived by 3-Grandchildren: Veronica Looney Ratliff, Scott Looney, Brandon Matney; 2-Great-Grandchildren: Matthew David Looney and Mary Catherine Looney; and Special Friend: Peggy Tiller.

Graveside Rites for TERRY LEE OWENS will be conducted Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA, with Rev. Lester Boyd officiating with burial to follow.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Monday afternoon at 5:30 P.M. with funeral services at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Special Thanks to Dr. J.G. Patel and Staff, and the Nurses of Buchanan General Hospital.

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

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