James “Art” A. Owens, Sr., 82, of Mansfield, passed from this earthly life and stepped into heaven on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Art was born August 19, 1938 in Grahn, Kentucky, the son of Caney and Geraldine (Lowe) Owens. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Art retired from the Steel Mill, was a 32nd Degree Mason, and enjoyed showing Classic Cars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anna L. (Gee) Owens; two sons, Dan (Linda) Owens and Michael Owens (Tom Hunady); one daughter, Julie (Brad) Hayden; five grandchildren, Malcum (Lindsay) Salyers, Matthew (Katie) Owens, Danielle (Shaun) Stover, Ashlee (Paul) Berry, and James (Brandi) Hayden; fourteen great-grandchildren; five brothers, Ray Owens, of Grayson, KY, Lloyd Owens of Bellville, Sam Owens of TX, Don Owens of MO, and Dewey Owens of TN; one sister, Barbara Howard of Mansfield; and many nephews, nieces, in-laws, and friends.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, one son, James A. Owens, Jr.; and two brothers, Ted Owens and Joe Owens.
Calling hours will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd., 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield. Masonic Services will be observed. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Glenn Phillips officiating. Full military honors will be performed by Richland Co. Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Park, Lexington.
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