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W. Leon Owen Jr.

Birth	:	1 Nov 1926 Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	16 Aug 2020 Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.6871986, -80.5721970
Description	:	There are discrepancies in the spelling of Mr Owen's first name. The obituary shows Wilburn. He was a junior whose father used Wilbern. Ancestry shows both ways in the documentation. Therefore, I've used his first initial only. Please inform me if you know which is correct. Pat Wilburn Leon Owen, Jr., age 93 of Salisbury, went to see the love of his life, his precious wife, in Heaven on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home with his granddaughter, Allyson Pope by his side. Born November 1, 1926 in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Wilburn... Read More	There are discrepancies in the spelling of Mr Owen's first name. The obituary shows Wilburn. He was a junior whose father used Wilbern. Ancestry shows both ways in the documentation. Therefore, I've used his first initial only. Please inform me if you know which is correct. Pat Wilburn Leon Owen, Jr., age 93 of Salisbury, went to see the love of his life, his precious wife, in Heaven on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home with his granddaughter, Allyson Pope by his side. Born November 1, 1926 in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Wilburn Leon Owen, Sr. and Ruth Lippard Owen. Leon was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years, Rozelle Dagenhart Owen, who passed away on June 19, 2020. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Salisbury. Leon proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his service, he was a bricklayer for Wagoner Construction, while starting dairy farming and then grain farming in western Rowan County. He spent over 70 years doing the work he loved. Leon was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a simple man, who loved the Lord, loved his family dearly and spending his time with his precious late wife. They would get out each day and drive around for errands or just for ice cream and even just for the ride. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, July Callicutt (Mike), Donna Blankinship (Bruce) and Michael Owen (Susan) all of Salisbury. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Amanda Leazer of Salisbury, Ryan Owen (Christy), Chris Owen (Amber) both of Mt. Ulla, Priscilla Cline (Matt) of Cheyenne, WY, Allyson Pope (Joe), Drew Callicutt (Mackenzie) both of Salisbury. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Raegan Owen, Morgan Owen, Carson Owen, Madison Owen and McGwire Owen of Mt. Ulla; Bryson Pope, Blake Pope, Brody Pope, Caden Callicutt, Brayden Callicutt, Jaylee Leazer, all of Salisbury; Owen Cline, Sophia Cline and Oliver Cline of Cheyenne, WY. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother, C. Thomas Owen (Margaret) of Salisbury and sisters, Margaret Rogers of Mt. Ulla and Gilda Brown of Lexington. He also had numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. A Celebration of Life Service for Leon will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:00pm at the Outdoor Worship Shelter at Salem Lutheran Church in Salisbury. Interment with Full Military Honors will immediately follow at the church cemetery. The family requests you kindly remember Leon with memorials in his honor to Salem Lutheran Church, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Owen.

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Where is W. Leon Owen Jr.'s memorial?
W. Leon Owen Jr.'s memorial is located at: Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA.
When did W. Leon Owen Jr. death?
W. Leon Owen Jr. death on 16 Aug 2020 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the W. Leon Owen Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 35.6871986
Longitude: -80.5721970

Family Members:

Parent

Wilbern Leon Owen

(1905 - 1944)

Ruth Elizabeth Lippard Owen

(1905 - 2001)

Spouse

Evelyn Rozelle Dagenhart Owen

(1924 - 2020)

Siblings

Margaret Ruth Owen Rogers

(1932 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6871986, -80.5721970

2. Sherrills Ford Road Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6884308, -80.5954590

3. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7058983, -80.5554962

4. Saint Marks Lutheran Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6541670, -80.5822220

5. Enon Baptist Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7082291, -80.5275421

6. Millers Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6383470, -80.5717460

7. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Columbarium
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6938358, -80.5110054

8. Owen Family Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6652985, -80.5159988

9. The Arbor United Methodist Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7356700, -80.5509200

10. Mount Zion Baptist Church
Mount Ulla, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6712060, -80.6366480

11. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7077500, -80.5074440

12. Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery
Mount Ulla, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6930200, -80.6425900

13. Cedar Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery
Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7240520, -80.6270450

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6789040, -80.4985750

15. Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Mill Bridge, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6506310, -80.6371002

16. Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6879710, -80.4912790

17. Oakdale Union Hill Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6763130, -80.4905630

18. Franklin Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Franklin, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7246880, -80.5032580

19. Lebanon Lutheran Church Cemetery
Cleveland, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7402300, -80.6266800

20. Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7178001, -80.4955978

21. Second Creek AME Zion - New Birth of Christ Church
Franklin Township, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7461100, -80.5252800

22. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
China Grove, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6180000, -80.5866900

23. Wilhelm Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6169900, -80.5855170

24. Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Franklin, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7212500, -80.4909410