OBITS: OWENS, George Sherman - 5 Dec 1963 - McCreary Co, KY Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 12:21:00 -0400 Submitted by: "Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen" TNGirl@icx.net ***************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit, or for presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ***************************************************************************** FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES Owens, George Sherman---Was born March 20, 1879 and departed this life December 5, 1963 at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 15 days. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Scott County, Tennessee. He was united in marriage to Betty Cooper, April 16, 1905 and to this union was born six children. His wife and two children preceded him in death. He was united again in marriage to Nellie Smith, November 17, 1921 and to this union was born eight children. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Nellie Owens; 11 daughters; 2 sisters; 1 brother; 24 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. We feel our loss is his eternal gain in glory.